MLA Maps Global Meat Trade Trends for 2026
MLA Releases 2026 Global Meat Market Snapshots
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has published its 2026 Global Market Snapshots to provide insights into the global meat market outlook. The publication outlines key trends shaping beef, sheepmeat and goatmeat markets across major international destinations. These changes are happening as global supply tightens and trade flows adjust.
The snapshots highlight ongoing cattle herd contraction in the United States and continued strong demand across Asian markets. There is also a rebalancing of global beef supply led by exporters such as Australia, Brazil and New Zealand. MLA notes that declining US beef production is expected to support global prices. This trend is also creating new export opportunities for southern hemisphere suppliers. As a result, the global meat market outlook has become particularly relevant for exporters navigating these changes.
In sheepmeat, global supply remains constrained, with Australia and New Zealand continuing to dominate export availability. Meanwhile, demand from the Middle East, China and emerging Asian markets is expected to remain resilient. However, price sensitivity is increasing in some regions amid economic pressure. These factors are central to discussions on the global meat market outlook for 2026.
MLA said the snapshots are designed to provide exporters, processors and producers with a clear, comparable overview of international market conditions. Anyone involved in strategic planning or risk management should consider the global meat market outlook as outlined by MLA when making decisions in an increasingly volatile global environment.
Source: Meat & Livestock Australia | 6 February 2026
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