The US absorbed part of the decline from China: purchased 222% more frozen beef in the two-month period

Falling prices in the Chinese market redirected part of the frozen boneless beef exports to other destinations in early 2025. With 3,211 metric tons purchased in February, the United States became the second-largest market for this product. Over the two-month period, US purchases totaled 6,012 metric tons, up 222% compared to the same period in 2024.