Source: NATIONAL HOG FARMER, 8/11/20


Despite temporary interruptions in U.S. pork production and significant restrictions on the Central American foodservice sector, U.S. pork exports to the region still achieved growth in the first half of the year. Exports to mainstay market Honduras jumped 13% year-over-year to more than $34 million, and larger shipments to Nicaragua and El Salvador also helped push regionwide exports 5% higher to $112.3 million. The region's restaurant sector largely closed down in March, with the exception of home delivery services, and restaurants that recently reopened still face occupancy limits. 

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