Average beef export value on a gradual decline

The average export value of beef maintained its gradual downward trend in the third week of February. According to information from the Foreign Trade Secretariat (Secex), Brazil exported 53,295 tons in the week ending January 22, the highest weekly volume since the first week of the year. The average export value stood at US$/ton 4,904, marking the fourth consecutive week of decline and the lowest average value in nine weeks, since the second week of December.