Brazil leads Mercosur in meat exports

In the first ten months of the year, Brazil led the beef exporter ranking in Mercosur, followed by Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. According to the Rosario Livestock Market (Rosgan), the four countries together accumulated shipments of 2.83 million tons, which generated revenues of US$ 17,066 million and marked an interannual increase of 15.4% and 36%, respectively. Brazil's exports during the analyzed period stood at almost 1.7 million tons, 25% more than in 2021. Although the 189,000 tons shipped in October began to drop after the highs reached in August and September, the entity remarked that the year will close with new records both in sales volume and invoicing. During 2022, they generated foreign currency for US$ 10,274 million, 48% more than last year. LOOK: Meat: despite the fall in international prices, exports still show favorable numbers In Argentina and with factors that limit foreign sales – the seven prohibited cuts and 9% withholdings – shipments reached 526,000 ...