PRV restrictions hit US pork exports to Mexico - USMEF Japan posts strongest month since March 202124 July 2026 24 July 2026 1 minute read 1 minute read By: By: Global Ag Media North America AsiaUS pork exports to leading market Mexico, which were on a record pace through April, were weighed down heavily in May by PRV-related restrictions on pork offal, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Mexico is normally the second largest destination for US pork variety meats, after China. With variety meat shipments falling dramatically, total pork plus pork variety meat exports to Mexico reached just 81,047 mt in May – down 17% from a year ago and the lowest since July 2023. Although some offal shipments to Mexico resumed in early June, exports are expected to remain significantly below year-ago levels until Mexico’s PRV-related restrictions are fully removed. Led by growth in Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatemala, pork exports to Central America continued to shine in May.