Beef imports up 16% year-on-year

Uruguay’s beef imports totaled 24,518 tons in the January–July period, up 16% compared to the same period last year. According to data published by INAC, the average value of imported beef was US$/t 5,314, a 17% year-on-year increase. Forequarter compensated cuts accounted for 66% of the volume, followed by hindquarter cuts (27%) and ground beef (6%).