The Brazilian Association of Angus (ABA) has reported a 47% increase in Angus beef exports in 2020 compared to the association's previous high in 2017, with a total of 597.716 tonnes sent to the foreign market, a 105% increase from 2019. China was the largest buyer, accounting for 42.7% of the total. The average value of the meat exported also increased by 17% compared to 2019, with the number of cuts shipped also seeing an increase. Expectations for 2021 are for a minimum 20% increase in the 2020 volume.
In addition to China, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Lebanon, Qatar, Oman, Palestine, Bermuda and Hong Kong were also importers of Certified Angus Meat in 2020.