The article provides an overview of the global market for chicken and beef, highlighting price variations and average slaughter weights across 58 countries. Sweden has the most expensive chicken at $11.27 per kilo, while Argentina has the cheapest at 75 cents. There has been a slight increase in Argentina's average bovine slaughter weight, attributed to fewer cows and more steers, but its performance remains below that of other major producers like Uruguay, Brazil, and Australia. The article also notes a shift in global demand, with China importing 41% less pork in October than the previous year, but beef imports rising by 24%. The United States continues to lead with the highest average weight of male beef. The article also mentions the increase in production of various meats over the past six decades, particularly chicken, which has seen a growth of 1,412%.