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US lamb exports in May reached the highest level since December 2015

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The volume of lamb exported has increased by 57% compared to the same month of 2017.

Posted on Jul 11 ,07:00

US lamb exports in May reached the highest level since December 2015

US lamb producers have enjoyed a profitable month in May, when exports have increased by 57% compared with last year, reaching the highest level since December 2015, 998 tonnes. Also, the value of exported lamb was up by 10% to $1.8 million.
In the first 5 months of the year, lamb exports have increased by 43% in volume (4.45 tonnes) and 15% in value ($9.1 million).
Mexico was one of the largest markets for variety meats but there was a substantial growth in demand for muscle cut from the Caribbean, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Singapore, the Philippines and Taiwan, mentioned USMEF.
In 2017, the US has exported a total volume of 2,676 tonnes of lamb, while imports have reached 114,305 tonnes. The best year for US lamb and mutton was 2011 when exports have registered a volume of 8,618 tonnes, according to Statista portal.

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