
Laura Gerhard
Vice President
OVERVIEW
Shipments for the month of July exceeded industry expectations at 186.7 million pounds. This was even to last month and 10% higher to last year. Domestic shipments registered 56.5 million pounds, down 7% to last month and 1% to last year. Exports were 130.1 million pounds, which is up 3.5% to last month and 16% to last year. The July position report’s stronger-than-expected shipments provided for a positive finish to the season holding carryout below 800 million pounds… [READ MORE]