Brazil achieves a new beef export record in the first half of the year, and Uruguay's sales also grow, while Argentina's decline by 20%

In the first half of the year, beef exports from the neighboring country continued to grow at an accelerated pace. Uruguay's exports also increased. Both countries are taking advantage of growing global demand to export increasing quantities. Meanwhile, Argentina's foreign sales fell 20% in this half of the year. Between January and June, Brazil exported 1.29 million tons, 13% above the same period in 2024. Foreign exchange earnings were $6,562 million. "These figures are historical highs in volume and value respectively," reported analyst Ignacio Iriarte. In June alone, "Brazil exported 241,000 tons of chilled and frozen beef, for a total value of $1,314 million, which were a record for that month in volume and the monthly historical maximum in value," Iriarte noted, adding: "There was a new increase in the average price, with almost $5,450 per ton, surpassing June 2024 by 22%". Thus, it is clear that Brazil is taking full advantage of the possibilities offered by the global ...