China made the largest purchases so far in 2025 and raised its share to nearly 71% in May

China, Argentina’s main beef export market, increased its purchases in May. With around 38,100 tons shipped, including 13,600 tons of bone-in beef and bones from deboning and 24,500 tons of boneless beef, it recorded its highest monthly volume of 2025 and came closest to 2024 levels in the year-on-year comparison. These shipments were worth approximately US$ 145 million.

This increase also raised China’s share of Argentine beef exports to 70.9% in May, the highest so far in 2025. In the first five months of the year, China accounted for 67% of total exports.

Europe was the second-largest destination in May, receiving 466 tons of frozen cuts and 6,300 tons of chilled cuts.