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US Beef Exports to Morocco Soar in Early 2025
During the first quarter of 2025, exports of US beef to Morocco experienced a remarkable 123% surge, driven by rising demand in emerging markets, according to data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
March figures showed robust growth in US beef exports, particularly to Africa, where total shipments increased by 73% to 1,550 metric tons, valued at $2.9 million. This growth was largely fueled by higher demand for beef offal, especially in countries like Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, and Gabon. Morocco stood out with imports of 1,146 tons of beef liver during the first quarter, marking a 123% rise in value from the previous year.
USMEF attributed the surge to the expansion of supply chains strengthened by a promotional mission to West Africa. This initiative included a seminar in Accra, Ghana, attended by delegates from twelve different countries, reinforcing commercial ties and market outreach.
On a global scale, US beef exports in March totaled 109,330 tons, showing a slight 1% increase compared to last year, with a value of $922 million—the highest monthly total since June 2024. In the first three months of 2025, export volumes held steady at 310,368 tons, while the overall value rose 2% to $2.53 billion.
Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of USMEF, noted that international demand for US beef remains strong despite global uncertainties. He highlighted growing exports to Taiwan and Mexico, record sales in Central America, and consistent performance in Japan and South Korea. Halstrom also cautioned about possible trade and health policy barriers in China but expressed optimism about the progress of market diversification strategies.