Exports of U.S. pork and beef trended lower in May. Beef exports totaled 97,000 metric tons, down 12 percent and the lowest in nearly five years. South Korea was the leading market for U.S. beef. May pork exports topped 224,000 metric tons, down 11 percent from one year ago. This is the lowest monthly total since September of 2023. Shipments increased year-over-year to Mexico, Central America and Columbia and were record large to Cuba. U.S. lamb muscle cut exports reached a 2025 high of 363 metric tons, doubling the sales of one year ago. The increase was driven by business with Canada and Mexico.
