US beef exports to Middle East up 13% in July – USMEF

Value increased 2% to $19.6 million

US beef exports to the Middle East totalled 4,253 mt in July, up 13% from a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF). 

Export value increased 2% to $19.6 million.

Exports were fuelled by strong variety meat demand in Egypt and larger muscle cut shipments to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. 

Through the first seven months of 2024, beef exports to the region have rebounded impressively, increasing 28% year-over-year in both volume (32,448 mt) and value ($146.6 million).