Date: Wednesday, January 12th, 2021/Editor: Rafael Tardáguila

• Beef exports to China are projected to rise 10% in 2022
• China returned with strong demand and acceptable values
• For the first time, the Mercosur Steer Index exceeded US$ 4
• After slow return in sales to China, Brazilian exports start to pick up pace in January
• Argentina almost completed its quota to the USA
• Cattle slaughter in Argentina in 2021 was the lowest since 2017
• Three main destinations accounted for 74% of Paraguayan beef exports in 2021