US red meat inventories fell in March, according to the USDA.

Stocks of red meat stored in cold storage facilities in the United States showed a slight decrease in March, according to data from… United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)On March 31st, the total volume amounted to £8.5 billion, a 2% decrease compared to February and stable year-on-year (a decline of less than 0.1%). Beef stocks totaled £410.5 million, down 2% compared to the previous month and 3% compared to March 2025. Pork stocks reached £411.3 million, a volume 2% higher year-on-year and stable compared to the same period last year. In the specific case of pork belly, there was a 5% increase in the month, but a 13% decrease year-on-year. Stocks of other red meats, such as veal and lamb, decreased by 5% compared to February and 15% year-on-year, respectively.

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