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Beef export sales 38 percent higher led by Japan and Mexico

Brett Wessler | Updated: July 21, 2011

Beef export sales were 6,493 metric tons higher last week led by shipments to Japan (4,200 MT) and Mexico (4,100 MT). Vietnam, South Korea and Canada also contributed to the United States’ higher export sales. Beef export sales last week were only 1,164 MT below the 27-week high.

Beef export shipments also improved over the previous week’s totals and reached a new 27-week high of 19,385 metric tons. Export shipments were primarily to Mexico (4,100 MT), Japan and Canada both received 3,300 MT.

REPORT	THIS WEEK	LAST WEEK	DIFFERENCE
Sales	23,620	17,127	6,493

SALES	10 WEEKS	27 WEEKS	THIS YEAR
Average	17,064	16,535	17,200
High	23,620	24,784	35,163
Low	9,129	9,129	9,129

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Beef export sales 38 percent higher led by Japan and Mexico

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