The Global Livestock Report

Australian grainfed beef exports reached record levels in June and across the entire 2024–25 financial year, said Beef Central. June shipments hit nearly 40,000 tons, beating the previous record of 37,000 tons set in April.

Australia’s beef exports have reached unprecedented levels, setting new records for both June and the full 2024–25 financial year, according to official data from DAFF, informed Beef Central portal.

The Secretariat of Agriculture published Resolution 116/2025, which allocated the 2025/26 Hilton Quota, in effect from July 1st. The quota granted by the EU to Argentina is the largest among all recipient countries, totaling 29,389 tons. It was distributed among 40 packing plants and 29 joint projects between producers and packing plants.

The gradual reduction in the quarterly quota under the 481-quota scheme for third countries has not prevented the growth in volumes shipped.

A significant reduction in activity by Paraguay’s two largest meatpacking companies led to a drop in slaughter during June. Senacsa reported that export plants slaughtered 198,426 head of cattle, nearly 24,000 fewer than in May — when fat cattle prices peaked — and over 12,000 head (6%) fewer than the same month last year.

Paraguay exported 35,635 tons of beef in June at an average value of US$/t 5,845, according to information released by Senacsa. This volume was the highest of the first half of the year, while the average value maintained the upward trend that has prevailed since February.