AgriValues Weekly U.S. Beef Exports: Week Ending 12/26/24

USDA FAS Weekly U.S. Beef Exports totaled 12,204 metric tons for the week ending 12/26/2024. This is down 🔽 -26.2% (+4,329 MT) week over week (WoW) compared to 16,533 metric tons for the week ending 12/19/2024. These export totals are affected by the U.S. Federal Holiday over the reporting week.

While federal holidays may not significantly impact long-term beef export trends, they can lead to noticeable fluctuations in weekly export volumes. These fluctuations are often due to logistical challenges, operational factors, and changes in demand. However, these effects are usually temporary, with export volumes tending to normalize after the holiday.

Top Export Destinations Were:

Japan: 3,424 MT — 🔼 0.5% WoW

Korea: 3,408 MT — 🔽 -24.9% WoW

China + HK: 3,319 MT — 🔽 -35% WoW

Mexico: 1,154 MT — 🔽 -37% WoW

Taiwan: 846 MT — 🔽 -25.6% WoW

Others: 578 MT — 🔽 -49.2% WoW

Canada: 510 MT — 🔽 -47.7% WoW