ANALYSIS: Brisket Prices and Imports from Mexico on the Rise in 2026
Brisket imports based on a five-year average for the month of February are around 1,750,000 lbs. The standout year is 2022, when imports totaled 2,119,720 lbs. This can be partially attributed to elevated domestic price levels, which were the second highest between 2020 and 2026, behind only the current year.
With prices now reaching levels typically seen during the summer months, some buyers are exploring alternative ways to meet demand for the upcoming grilling and smoking season. As Select-grade material remains scarce, some buyers are shifting...
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