Red meat exports are returning to more typical levels, says the Meat Industry Association. Nearly $900 million worth of red meat was exported in May, signalling a return to more typical, pre-Covid levels, says Sirma Karapeeva, chief executive of the Meat Industry Association. READ MORE:* Temporary workers 'fundamental' to meat processing industry* Red meat exports slow in January after bumper year* Red meat exports hit record $9.2 billion despite slower growthSheep meat exports to China reduced by 12 per cent to 21,610 tonnes, and beef by 23 per cent to 16,134 tonnes. Sheep meat exports to the US were at very low levels this time last year due to Covid-19, but had rebounded, she said. “We are seeing red meat exports return to more typical levels.

Source: Stuff July 07, 2021 01:52 UTC