Heavier carcass weights and higher imports to sustain exportable surplus

Argentina’s beef exports are projected to reach about 800 thousand tons carcass weight equivalent in 2026, according to forecasts from USDA-Buenos Aires. Although slaughter is expected to fall to around 13 million head —about 600 thousand fewer than in 2025— the impact on production will be partially offset by a significant increase in average carcass weights.