Press Release – Meat Industry AssociationMIA chief executive Nick Beeby said the June figures reflected firm demand in key markets and continued interest in New Zealand red meat products. New Zealand red meat exports were worth $1.37 billion in June, 50 per cent higher than June last year and a record value for exports in June , according to the Meat Industry Association. MIA chief executive Nick Beeby said the June figures reflected firm demand in key markets and continued interest in New Zealand red meat products. Sheepmeat exports were up 40 per cent by volume to 30,043 tonnes and up 53 per cent by value to $458 million. The United States remained New Zealand’s largest overall market, with exports worth $3.8 billion, up 21 per cent.