In 2024, Brazil was the world's leading exporter of beef, with significant shipments to China, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Hong Kong, and Chile. The average price per ton was USD 4,660 thousand, marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. Australia's beef exports were also on the rise, reaching 130,048 tons in October, with the United States accounting for 34% of these exports. There was a notable 66% increase in Australian meat imports by the United States compared to the same period in the previous year. Despite challenges such as summer heat and typhoons, Japanese beef imports saw a decrease of 21.9% in September, dropping to a seven-month low.