1、Approved by USDAs World Agricultural Outlook Board Livestock,Dairy,and Poultry Outlook Mexico Was the Most Important Destination for Several U.S.Meat Protein Exports in 2019 William Hahn A significant proportion of major U.S.meat protein production was exported in 2019.The most important meat export
2、 volumes last year were all-chicken(broiler and other)meat,the largest at 7.2 billion pounds,followed by pork at 6.3 billion pounds,beef at 3 billion pounds,and turkey meat with 639 million pounds.In terms of share of production exported,pork was by far the largest last year:22.9 percent of commerci
3、al pork production was exported in 2019.All-chicken came in second,with exports accounting for 16.2 percent of production.For both beef and turkey last year,about 11 percent of production was exported.In 2019 Mexico was the largest foreign destination for U.S-exported all-chicken,pork,and turkey,and
4、 the third-largest for beef.The top two U.S.beef export destinations in 2019 were Japan and South Korea.0510152025303540455055606570BeefPorkAll-chickenTurkey20182019*All-chicken is the sum of broiler and other chicken export data.Source:USDA,Economic Research Service.Mexicos 2018/19 share of U.S.exp
5、orts of major meat proteins%24.720.921.614.21430.162.361Economic Research Service|Situation and Outlook Report Next release is April 15,2020 LDP-M-309|March 16,2020 2 Livestock,Dairy,and Poultry Outlook,LDP-M-309,March 16,2020 USDA,Economic Research Service Beef/Cattle:Beef production in 2020 was ra
6、ised on a faster pace of fed cattle slaughter and heavier dressed weights.Cattle prices were reduced on price weakness and higher production.Prices for fed steers in the 5-Area marketing region are expected to average 6 percent below a year ago in the first quarter.The beef import forecast was raise
7、d on higher expected imports of processing-grade beef,while beef exports were reduced on weaker demand overseas.Dairy:Based on recent milk production data,the 2020 forecast has been raised.The dairy export forecast on a skim-solids milk-equivalent basis has been increased due to robust exports in Ja
8、nuary,improved access to Chinas markets,and the impact of drought on New Zealands dairy sector.However,with potential effects of coronavirus(COVID-19),expectations for higher dairy export forecasts have been tempered.Based on recent weakening of dairy product prices,higher expected milk production,a
9、nd lower expectations for global demand,the all-milk price forecast for 2020 has been lowered to$18.25 per cwt,60 cents lower than last months forecast.Pork/Hogs:First-quarter pork production was raised to 7.4 billion pounds,8 percent ahead of a year ago,anticipating that very strong slaughter hog n
10、umbers will continue through the end of the quarter.Increased hog demand is likely to push first-quarter average hog prices above year-ago averages.First-quarter live equivalent 51-52 percent lean hog prices are expected to average out to$40.56 per cwt,almost 4 percent above a year ago,but below mos
11、t producers cost of production breakeven.2020 pork exports kicked off with a bang in January,increasing almost 39 percent year over year,driven primarily by significant production deficits in China caused by African Swine Fever,but also by strong shipments to Mexico.Poultry/Eggs:The 2020 broiler pro
12、duction forecast was revised up on production indicators,as well as expectations for continued growth in the broiler breeding flock,while the 2020 price forecast was decreased on the expectation that supply will continue to put downward pressure on prices.The first-quarter broiler export forecast wa
13、s increased due to expectations for strong demand in Southeast Asia and Mexico.The 2020 table egg production forecast was increased based on lay rates,while the price forecast was increased on recent price movements and expectations for strengthening demand.The 2020 turkey production forecast was in
14、creased on heavier average weights and net poult placement data.Wholesale turkey prices remain above a year ago.Turkey exports for the first quarter of 2020 were revised down to 140 million pounds due to lower-than-expected exports in January.rMrNtRuMwO9PaObRtRoOnPoOjMmMnOfQmNsNaQnMrOuOnNnMwMqMmR3 L
15、ivestock,Dairy,and Poultry Outlook,LDP-M-309,March 16,2020 USDA,Economic Research Service Beef/Cattle Russell Knight and Christopher Davis Fed Cattle Slaughter and Dressed Weights Lift Production Forecast The 2020 beef production forecast for 2020 was raised by 240 million pounds to 27.7 billion pou
16、nds from last month.This increase is based on the pace of fed cattle slaughter and heavier expected cattle dressed weights.Both fed cattle slaughter and carcass weights during February were above expectations.Based on the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service weekly livestock slaughter reported for th
17、e week ending February 22,average dressed weights were 21 pounds(3 percent)above a year ago for the same week,and nearly 10 pounds above the 5-year average for the same period.Steer and heifer dressed weights were up 26 pounds and 13 pounds,respectively,above year-ago levels for the same period.This
18、 was the first winter in 3 years in which weather events did not significantly affect cattle performance in feedlots.Further contributing to higher expected overall dressed weights is the anticipation of a smaller proportion of nonfed cattle in the slaughter mix in the first quarter.However,for the
19、third quarter,higher dressed weights were more than offset by a reduction in expected fed cattle marketings.Based on the February USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service(NASS)Cattle on Feed report,there were 0.3 percent fewer net placements in January.This was lower than expected and led to a
20、 reduction in expected marketings and fed cattle slaughter for third-quarter 2020.Cattle Prices Weaker on Beef Production and Market Uncertainty Since the February Outlook report,fed cattle prices have been trending downward when they should be trending seasonally upward;prices typically peak in the
21、 spring.Seasonally,the first quarter is normally when the fewest fed cattle are slaughtered and carcass weights begin trending lighter.However,with the current pace of slaughter,combined with higher trending carcass weights,increasing supplies of beef and pressure from large supplies of competing me
22、ats are not conducive to higher boxed beef prices.In addition,buyers of wholesale boxed beef may be anticipating that prices will stay relatively low going into the grilling season.In a normal year,it would be expected that heavier carcass weights and greater beef production might pressure fed cattl
23、e prices,absent any externalities.However,price signals indicated by the futures market may be encouraging feedlots to market cattle in as timely a fashion as possible.Packers margins are strong for this time of year and have likely supported the increased pace of slaughter.Fortunately,this has kept
24、 the supply of fed cattle from backing up,despite the largest number of cattle on feed on February 1 since 2008.Based on recent price data,the first-quarter 2020 average price for fed steers in the 5-Area marketing region was reduced by$5 to$118 per hundredweight(cwt).This price weakness was carried
25、 over into the second and third quarters,which resulted in a 2020 price forecast of$114.50 per cwt.This price weakness is also spilling over into the feeder cattle markets.With lower prices received for fed cattle,feedlots are likely to offer lower prices for feeder calves.Based on current price wea
26、kness,4 Livestock,Dairy,and Poultry Outlook,LDP-M-309,March 16,2020 USDA,Economic Research Service first-quarter 2020 was reduced$7 to$138 per cwt,and weaker prices were carried through the rest of the year,resulting in an annual price forecast of$142.50 per cwt,$3.50 below last month.Beef Imports S
27、tart the Year Lower Than Last January After 3 consecutive months of growth in U.S.imports year over year,Januarys beef imports dropped to 244 million pounds,3.5 percent below last year.The largest reduction in beef imports was from New Zealand,which likely diverted exports to China.Imports from New
28、Zealand were 26 percent or 10.2 million pounds less than those received the previous year.Januarys year-over-year beef imports from Canada were 2.2 million pounds less than January 2019.There were some increases in year-over-year U.S.beef imports from sources such as Australia,Mexico,and Nicaragua,b
29、ut they were insufficient to outweigh the overall lower imports from most major regions.However,greater domestic fed cattle slaughter and strength in U.S.cull cow prices are expected to spur demand for imported lean processing beef.As a result,the first-and second-quarter 2020 import forecasts were
30、raised by 20 and 15 million pounds to 720 and 750 million pounds,respectively.U.S.year-over-year beef imports from major suppliers Major beef suppliers January 2019 January 2020 Difference in volume Year-over-Year change-Million pounds-Percent Australia 59.6 66.1 6.6 1.1 Canada 63.8 61.7-2.21.0 New
31、Zealand 38.7 28.4-10.20.7 Mexico 46.9 49.3 2.41.0 Brazil 11.5 7.4-4.10.6 Uruguay 10.5 5.8-4.70.6 Nicaragua 16.3 17.2 0.91.1 Source:USDA,Economic Research Service calculations using data from U.S.Department of Commerce,Bureau of the Census.Beef Exports Grow in New Year,but Less Than Expected Followin
32、g 12 months of year-over-year reductions,January 2020 U.S.beef exports were 3 percent above year-earlier levels,boosted by increased domestic supply.Januarys beef exports amounted to 245 million pounds,the largest shipment with which the United States has ever started the year.For January 2020,Japan
33、,the U.S.top beef destination,was down 3 percent or 1.8 million pounds year over year.U.S.exports to all other major beef destinations exceeded or equaled shipments from last year.Of the seven countries displayed below,Taiwan and Vietnam had the largest year-over-year increases.5 Livestock,Dairy,and
34、 Poultry Outlook,LDP-M-309,March 16,2020 USDA,Economic Research Service U.S.year-over-year beef exports to major destinations Major beef destinations January 2019 January 2020 Difference in volume Year-over-Year change -Million pounds-Percent Japan 68.3 66.5-1.8 1.0 Mexico 38.8 38.6-0.2 1.0 South Ko
35、rea 46.6 47.4 0.7 1.0 Canada 24.2 24.2 0.0 1.0 Hong Kong 17.2 17.2 0.1 1.0 Taiwan 13.2 16.3 3.1 1.2 Vietnam 1.5 2.8 1.3 1.9 Source:USDA,Economic Research Service calculations using data from U.S.Department of Commerce,Bureau of the Census.The 2020 beef export forecasts for the first and second quart
36、ers were lowered by 25 and 15 million pounds,respectively,due to weaker expected demand in several markets.However,some of this demand is expected to shift to the third quarter,which was raised by 5 million pounds to 850 million pounds.Fourth-quarter 2020 was unchanged from last month.6 Livestock,Da
37、iry,and Poultry Outlook,LDP-M-309,March 16,2020 USDA,Economic Research Service Dairy Jerry Cessna Recent Developments in Dairy Markets From the week ending February 1 to the week ending March 7,most wholesale dairy product prices reported in the USDA National Dairy Products Sales Report(NDPSR)declin
38、ed.The butter price fell by 13.6 cents to$1.7352 per pound.The nonfat dry milk(NDM)price declined by 10.3 cents to$1.1549 per pound.Prices for Cheddar cheese 40-pound blocks and 500-pound barrels fell to$1.8464(-9.8 cents)and$1.6232(-0.8 cents),respectively.The dry whey price rose 2.2 cents to$0.375
39、0 per pound.Dairy wholesale product prices(dollars per pound)For the week ending Feb.1 Mar.7 Change Butter 1.8711 1.7352-0.1359 Cheddar cheese 40-pound blocks 1.9445 1.8464-0.0981 500-pound barrels 1 1.6313 1.6232-0.0081 Nonfat dry milk 1.2579 1.1549-0.1030 Dry whey 0.3529 0.3750 0.0221 1 Adjusted t
40、o 38-percent moisture.Source:USDA,Agricultural Marketing Service,National Dairy Products Sales Report.In February,U.S.domestic prices were competitive with international export prices of other major global suppliers.Butter prices for Oceania and Europe were$1.891 and$1.786 per pound,respectively,at
41、the midpoints of the ranges.The Oceania Cheddar cheese export price was$2.010 per pound.Skim milk powder(SMP)prices for Oceania and Europe were$1.363 and$1.287 per pound,respectively.Europes dry whey export price was$0.414 per pound.International export prices for dairy products(dollars per pound)Ja
42、nuary February Change Butter Oceania 1.858 1.891 0.033 Europe 1.835 1.786-0.049 Cheddar cheese Oceania 1.830 2.010 0.180 Skim milk powder Oceania 1.395 1.363-0.032 Europe 1.318 1.287-0.031 Dry whey Europe 0.419 0.414-0.005 Source:USDA,Agricultural Marketing Service.7 Livestock,Dairy,and Poultry Outl
43、ook,LDP-M-309,March 16,2020 USDA,Economic Research Service In the latest Milk Production report,the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service(NASS)revised its estimates for 2018 and 2019.The latest annual milk production estimate for 2019 is 218.382 billion pounds,an increase of 60 million from
44、the estimate reported in January.The most recent estimate of milk production for December 2019 is 18.365 billion pounds,an upward revision of 88 million.The latest estimate for the average number of milk cows in December is 9.343 million head,an upward revision of 4,000 head.The most recent December
45、 yield estimate is 1,966 pounds per head,9 pounds higher than previously reported.For January 2020,milk production is estimated at 18.785 million pounds,0.9 percent higher than January 2019.The milk cow estimate is 9.348 million head,5,000 higher than December.Milk per cow for January 2020 is estima
46、ted at 2,010 pounds per head,20 pounds higher than January 2019.In January,New Zealand milk production was down 0.7 percent from January 2019,while Australia milk production was up 0.5 percent.January milk production data are not yet available for all of the EU countries.In December,milk production
47、of the top four dairy exporters(EU,New Zealand,United States,and Australia)totaled 54.5 billion pounds,a 0.9-percent increase from December 2018.EU milk production was up 1.2 percent,Australia was even with the previous year,and New Zealand was down 0.5 percent.New Zealands North Island,where most d
48、airy farms are located,has experienced a severe drought in recent months.The drought was declared a medium-scale adverse event for Northland and parts of Auckland by Agriculture Minister Damien OConnor on February 11.In January,U.S.dairy exports on a skim-solids milk-equivalent basis were robust,tot
49、aling 3.806 billion pounds,an increase of 87 million from December and 744 million from January 2019.This was a record high for January,surpassing 3.399 billion pounds in January 2018.By contrast,January dairy exports on a milk-fat milk-equivalent basis were comparatively low,totaling 674 million po
50、unds,21 million less than December and 12 million less than January 2019.9.3109.3209.3309.3409.3509.360Million headU.S.milk cowsMilk cowsBefore revisionSource:USDA,National Agricultural Statistics Service.8 Livestock,Dairy,and Poultry Outlook,LDP-M-309,March 16,2020 USDA,Economic Research Service No
