The article provides an overview of the beef market at the recent SIAL Paris food fair, highlighting the stable and negotiated prices in Europe, with specific examples from Argentina and Brazil. It notes the increase in prices in China, leading to interest from Eastern Europe and North Africa. Brazil is seeking to approve more slaughter and processing facilities for beef, chicken, and pork to meet demand, particularly from China, which is the largest buyer of Brazilian meats. The global beef market has seen growth, largely shared between Brazil and Australia, with the US and China being the largest importers. However, China is sourcing less meat from the US due to high prices, indicating a shift towards other suppliers.