The article highlights a 4% increase in the total mass of slaughters in the Community countries over the past 7 months, with Italy and Poland accounting for over half of this increase. There has been a revival in the demand for beef both within and outside the EU, leading to a 2% rise in the turnover of unprocessed beef in the first half of the year. Exports of unprocessed meat to third countries have increased by 20% compared to the previous year, largely due to demand from Turkey and Algeria, with Poland playing a significant role in these exports. Despite concerns about the stability of demand from Turkey, which could impact beef market quotations, prices are expected to remain stable at high levels due to limited supply and strong demand.