US beef imports forecast to rise on strong demand for lean trimmings

The US beef and veal import forecast, in-carcass-weight equivalent, for the first quarter of 2026 was at 1.6 billion pounds, up 12 million lb, or 8%, compared to the first quarter of 2025, and up 50 million lb, or 3.2%, compared to the February forecast, the US Department of Agriculture said in its latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook report. USDA total US beef import estimates for 2026The US beef and veal import forecast, in-carcass-weight equivalent, for the first quarter of 2026 was at 1.6 billion pounds, up 12 million lb, or 8%, compared to the first quarter of 2025, and up 50 million lb, or 3.2%, compared to the February forecast, the US Department of Agriculture said in its latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook report. USDA total US beef import estimates for 2026Read More