Ireland can respond to an uplift in demand for beef in China, says Bord Bia

Published 2023년 2월 24일

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Ireland is well positioned to meet any increased demand for beef from China, following the suspension of Brazilian beef exports to China due to a case of atypical BSE. The suspension, which affects over 40% of China's total beef imports, is expected to temporarily disrupt the market, with countries like Uruguay, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand likely to benefit. However, it is anticipated that the suspension will not last long. This situation could potentially negatively impact beef trade in other markets as Brazilian beef becomes more competitive elsewhere.

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Ireland is in a position to respond to any uplift in Chinese demand for beef following the suspension of Brazilian beef exports to China. That’s according to the senior manager of Bord Bia’s Meat and Livestock team, Joe Burke. Irish beef regained access to the Chinese market in early January of this year. Earlier this week, authorities in Brazil confirmed a case of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a nine-year-old male bovine animal, discovered on what was described as “a small property” in the state of Para, in the north of the country. Advertisement Senior manager of Bord Bia’s Meat and Livestock team, Joe Burke Under the protocol between the two countries, Brazilian beef exports to China have been suspended following the confirmation of the atypical BSE case. Commenting on the development, Bord Bia’s Joe Burke said: “This is potentially significant for the Chinese beef market since Brazil accounted for more than 40% of total beef imports there in 2022.” ...

Source: AgriLand