Argentina: Fresh Beef Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Beef Carcase Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian fresh beef carcase market declined slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -8.2% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Beef Carcase Production in Argentina

In value terms, fresh beef carcase production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Beef Carcase Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, fresh beef carcase exports from Argentina contracted markedly to X tons, shrinking by -92.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 357% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 431% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for fresh beef carcase exports from Argentina, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore totaled +53.7%.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore totaled +81.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh beef carcase export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 21%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Singapore.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +22.0% per year.

Fresh Beef Carcase Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal, when their volume decreased by -14.4% to X tons. In general, imports showed a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 100% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uruguay (X tons) constituted the largest fresh beef carcase supplier to Argentina, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh beef carcase imports from Uruguay exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uruguay stood at -33.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-20.1% per year) and Brazil (-21.7% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal to Argentina, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uruguay totaled -30.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-19.5% per year) and Brazil (-30.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh beef carcase import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 30% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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