Argentine Beef: Export Volumes Down, Prices Up
Argentine Meat Exports See Volumes Drop, But Prices Rise
Argentina’s meat export landscape is shifting, with new data revealing a significant drop in export volumes, even as the value per ton of meat is on the rise. This complex picture, with falling sales to key markets and a surprising uptick in imports, paints a challenging scene for the South American nation’s beef industry.
Recent figures show a 25% decrease in the volume of meat shipped in the first four months of this year compared to the same period in 2024. In terms of value, however, the drop was a much smaller 2%, cushioned by higher prices for Argentine beef on the international market.
A major factor in this downturn is a sharp reduction in demand from China. The Asian powerhouse, which has been the destination for nearly 60% of Argentina’s meat exports, has cut its purchases by 40% in the early part of 2025. This has had a significant knock-on effect on the overall export numbers.
In an interesting twist, Argentina has been increasing its own beef imports since October 2024. Brazil has emerged as the main supplier for this growing import market.
Information for this article was sourced from data reported by ukragroconsult.com.
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