Uruguay replaces Argentina as the second largest meat supplier to China

According to a report by Uruguay’s “Nation” on November 12, research by the Argentine think tank Mediterranean Foundation shows that Uruguay has surpassed Argentina to become the second largest meat supplier to China. In 2020, Brazil (40%), Argentina (23%) and Uruguay (11%) is the top three meat exporters to China. Since Argentina restricted beef exports on May 20 this year, beef exports from June to September fell by 16.5% from January to May. At the same time, Brazil, Uruguay and Uruguay U.S. beef exports to China increased by 41.6%, 22.9%, and 6.2% respectively. In September of this year, Uzbekistan overtook Argentina to become the second largest supplier of meat exports to China. Uzbekistan’s market share in China dropped from 23% to 11%. From 11% to 14%, Brazil still ranks first, increasing from 40% to 46%. The ...