date:Aug 12, 2014
ces helped fuel imports. First-half volume was up 31 percent to 77,209 mt, while value increased 48 percent to $236.3 million. Pork muscle cut exports to Japan were up 3 percent in volume (213,653 mt), and 5 percent in value ($969.3 million). Exports to Mexico posted a very strong first half, increasing 15 percent in volume (333,072 mt) and 42 percent in value ($751.6 million). After a down year in 2013, exports to Australia rebounded nicely increasing 17 percent in volume (33,149 mt) and 25 pe