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China imported around 208,000 tons of beef in August, down 18.9% year-on-year, or 48,500 tons, and around 7,000 tons below the July figure, according to GACC data reported by OIG+X.
China’s sheepmeat imports totaled 20,534 tons in August, worth US$ 102.9 million.
European Union beef supplies will tighten further in 2027 due to another decline in domestic production and a sharp reduction in imports, according to the annual report issued by the USDA office in The Hague.
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China imported around 208,000 tons of beef in August, down 18.9% year-on-year, or 48,500 tons, and around 7,000 tons below the July figure, according to GACC data reported by OIG+X.
China’s sheepmeat imports totaled 20,534 tons in August, worth US$ 102.9 million.
European Union beef supplies will tighten further in 2027 due to another decline in domestic production and a sharp reduction in imports, according to the annual report issued by the USDA office in The Hague.
The USDA office in The Hague forecast European Union live cattle exports to fall from 761,000 head in 2025 to 600,000 in 2026 and remain at that level in 2027.
The European Union approved the sanitary measures submitted by Brazil to resume imports of Brazilian poultry meat, following a mission that assessed processing plants and the country’s animal health system.
The National Livestock Information System (SNIG) confirmed that Uruguay’s cattle herd increased to 11.84 million head as of June 30, 2026, nearly 400,000 more than a year earlier, according to preliminary data released by the Ministry of Livestock.
Uruguay’s sheep flock decreased by 3.9% year-on-year to 4,566,892 head, compared with 4,752,400 in 2025, according to SNIG data as of June 30.
China is beginning to show greater buying momentum, although buyers remain cautious in the face of steadily rising prices. Intermediaries report new business and demand gradually adjusting to higher values, while firmer indications are already emerging from Brazil for shipments under the 2027 quota.
A European importer said asking prices for Argentine Hilton rump & loin have reached US$ 23,000 per ton FOB, although this remains a nominal value for the time being. Business from Argentina was reported last week at US$ 22,500-22,600 FOB. Uruguayan references range from US$ 21,500 to US$ 22,000 FOB.
