U.S. Beef Exports Surge After Saudi Arabia Removes Trade Barriers

Exports have doubled from a year ago in both volume and value since April.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — U.S. beef exports to Saudi Arabia have doubled from a year ago after technical barriers limiting market access were removed earlier this year.

Since April, USDA data shows exports to Saudi Arabia have doubled in both volume and value compared with the same period last year.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation says Saudi Arabia imports more than $1 billion worth of beef each year, creating a significant growth opportunity for U.S. producers.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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