World Beef Report

World Beef Report 1642

Rumors circulate that China will impose a global beef import quota
The US tariff war against Brazil takes its toll on China
Brazil called US tariffs an “indecent action” and will seek new markets
INAC’s rejection of Minerva’s offer and the timeline that could jeopardize the deal
With no date set, Milei told producers that export taxes are the next to be eliminated
In China they say Argentina is one step away from accessing the beef offal market
Imported beef stocks in China rose again in June

editor: Rafael Tardáguila

7/16/2025

World Beef Report 1641

Stability in beef sales to China
Major suppliers cut beef exports to the U.S. in June
China regains dominance in June as Brazilian beef main destination
The two main beef exporters shipped record volumes in the first half of the year
Expectations consolidate for a record number of calves in Uruguay this year
The Argentine government distributed the Hilton Quota among 40 packing plants and 29 joint projects
Sharp increase in global beef exports to China in June

editor: Rafael Tardáguila

7/9/2025

World Beef Report 1640

China shows disparity in prices and demand
Volume registered for quota 481 nearly doubles quarterly allocation
Brazilian feedlot cattle numbers expected to rise 7% this year
Uruguay average beef export value rose 20% in the first half of the year
Uruguay beef exports to the U.S. at 11-month low in June
Argentine producer groups show first signs of discontent with the government
Turkey’s cattle market heats up again

editor: Rafael Tardáguila

7/2/2025

World Beef Report 1639

China opened the week with a new attitude and stronger demand
Reduced supply and Hilton chilled prices stabilizing
GATT quota market remains “hot”
U.S. market more active in closing deals
Uruguay sustains grainfed beef exports to the EU
Argentine beef exports rose 1.4% in volume and 9.4% in value in May
United States felt the tariff impact in sales to China

editor: Rafael Tardáguila

6/25/2025

World Beef Report 1638

Some importers attempt to pause China’s price recovery
U.S. beef market operating under a new dynamic
Meat production growth in Mercosur shows signs of exhaustion
Minerva seeks to block Marfrig–BRF merger
Japan’s market opening for Brazil would initially include five states
Minerva notifies Colonia sale to Allana Group for US$ 48 million
Argentina close to fulfilling 2024/25 Hilton quota

editor: Rafael Tardáguila

6/18/2025

World Beef Report 1637

Brazil pushes for better prices from China
Firm closures with Israel
Brazil’s export pace slowed in May
Cow slaughter down 15% so far this year in Argentina
Australia’s beef exports in May were third highest on record

editor: Rafael Tardáguila

6/11/2025

World Beef Report 1636

China maintains downward pressure, but some deals reflect Sial-level pricing
Uruguay’s monthly beef exports to the EU hit 16-year high
Legal dispute adds more “noise” to US tariff policy
Lequio acquisition to create Argentina’s largest slaughter group
Paraguay’s average export value reaches highest level in over a decade

editor: Rafael Tardáguila

6/4/2025

World Beef Report 1635

China holds prices steady after Sial amid cautious demand
Fresh drop for chilled and frozen beef in Europe
US market remains sluggish amid “uncertainty”
Brazil's export value hits highest level in over two years
EU rates Uruguay as “low risk” for deforestation

editor: Rafael Tardáguila

5/28/2025

World Beef Report 1634

Moderate volume sales at firm prices during Sial Shanghai
Tariff uncertainty limits Brazil’s sales to the United States
Algeria’s ports are full of beef
“There are rumors that China could move to a quota system”
Uruguay is “interested” in Allana entering the country, said INAC president

editor: Rafael Tardáguila

5/21/2025

World Beef Report 1633

SIAL and the US hit the pause button on China
Chilled prices in Europe strengthen again
Brazilian exports up by more than 90,000 tons in the four month period
Brazil shipped 55,000 tons of beef to North America in April
Beef prices are trending higher in the three main import markets
The aim is to be “more ambitious”
Global beef exports to China remain below 200,000 tons per month

editor: Rafael Tardáguila

5/14/2025

World Beef Report 1632

Trade war fallout ‘starts to bite’ in dealings with China
Kosher operations ramp up in the region
Uruguay: Beef export value at 32 month high in April
Uruguayan President Orsi meets India’s Allana Group
84 % of Argentina Hilton quota shipped by April, completion now unlikely
Paraguay beef exports up 21% year on year despite drop in top market
Australian April beef exports surge to near-record 127,000t

editor: Rafael Tardáguila

5/7/2025

World Beef Report 1631

Stable prices in China, but pressure to pay less persists
Mixed signals in the US
Brazil: Beef average export value hits highest level in more than two years
Brazilian processors seek more buyers for their beef in inland China
Heifers are the star of the Uruguayan domestic market
European bullock prices skyrocket 50% in the year so far
China’s frozen beef imports from Mercosur fall by more than 90,000 t

editor: Rafael Tardáguila

4/30/2025

World Beef Report 1630

China seeks to cool rising prices
Negotiations with Israel move forward
Mercosur steer hits highest level since mid 2022
Brazil: Expectations of higher exports despite lower production
Argentine processors weigh request to scrap export taxes amid the new exchange rate
Argentina: March exports fell 36 % year on year
China should increase imports by 11% over the remainder of the year

editor: Rafael Tardáguila

4/23/2025