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Brazil's beef exports to China have reached 65.4% of the quota established for this year, which is 1.1 million tons, according to data released on Tuesday (6/23) by the Ministry of Commerce (Mofcom) and the General Administration of Customs (GACC). From January to May, 723.7 thousand tons of Brazilian protein entered the Asian country. The volume considers shipments that were loaded in 2025 and that arrived in China starting in January. There is an expectation among Brazilian meatpackers for the announcement of reaching 80% of the quota. Some analysts believed that this level would have already been reached at the beginning of June, as shipments in Brazil accelerated in April and May. In the two months, 135 thousand tons and 154 thousand tons of natural beef were shipped, respectively. Part of these shipments is still in transit to Chinese ports and will be accounted for soon. Several industries have already reduced the slaughter and production rates of specific cuts for China and ...

The recognitions are expected to have a favorable impact on Brazilian agricultural exports, particularly beef and pork exports. The decisions are the result of a multi-decade animal health development process, during which Brazil invested significant resources in improving veterinary services and strengthening epidemiological measures. Behind the current recognitions lies a multi-decade animal health program. In recent years, Brazil has gradually phased out the mandatory vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease while establishing strict control systems to monitor animal movements. With a cattle population of over 234 million, the country advanced with a zoning system: the disease was first controlled in individual regions, and then vaccination was discontinued in permanently disease-free areas. The process concluded in May 2025 when the WOAH recognized Brazil's entire territory as a foot-and-mouth disease-free zone without vaccination. The new status can not only bring ...

The global beef market is entering a prolonged period of tight supply that is expected to keep cattle prices elevated for at least the next four to five years. This outlook was shared by Argentine livestock consultant and market analyst Victor Tonelli, who believes the current price strength reflects a broader global trend rather than