The Global Livestock Report

Although Australia shipped its lowest monthly volume of beef in six months in November, exports continue to grow year-on-year and the 12-month moving total remains firmly above 1.5 million tons shipment weight.

The European Union’s strong import needs for red meat are clearly reflected in the growth of shipments from Australia, both in beef and sheepmeat.

For the second consecutive month, in November the United States was Paraguay’s main destination for beef, displacing Chile, which has traditionally been the leading market for Paraguayan beef exporters.

Paraguay’s beef exports reached a record average value in November, with a significant jump compared with previous levels, driven by strong sales to the United States.

Brazil’s beef exports were again very large in November. Although slightly below the previous two months, it was the third month in a row in which more than 300 thousand tons were shipped — a level never reached before.

In November, Paraguayan export plants slaughtered 176,431 head of cattle, a figure that is just over 10,000 head higher than in October but around 13,600 head (7%) below the same month last year. This marks the sixth consecutive month in which cattle slaughter has been lower than the corresponding period of the previous year.