China launches investigation into damage to its livestock production, which could affect Argentine beef exports worth $1.5 billion

Published Dec 27, 2024

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The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has initiated an eight-month safeguard investigation into the substantial import of beef, following complaints from a dozen Chinese livestock associations about market damage due to increased foreign purchases. This action could potentially defend China's local producers by imposing higher tariffs on beef imports, affecting not only Argentine exporters but also those from New Zealand, the United States, and Uruguay. The outcome of this investigation could significantly alter the dynamics of the global beef market, especially for Argentina, which relies heavily on China as a market, exporting nearly 52% of its beef there in 2024. This situation highlights the importance of international trade negotiations and the efforts to ensure fair market practices without undermining the competitiveness of global markets.

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The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday the start of a safeguard investigation to determine possible damage caused by the massive import of beef to its own production sector. The situation, although the result will have to be awaited, obviously threatens the main export business of Argentine meat packing plants. The investigation for alleged dumping was initiated at the request of a dozen Chinese livestock associations who claim that the sharp increase in the volumes of beef purchased abroad has caused a fall in prices and “serious damage” to the sector. The investigation will probably take eight months, but it remains to be seen how it impacts the current pace of imports of the food. This could be of utmost importance for the health of the sector in Argentina, since 74% of all its shipments have been destined for that destination between January and November 2024. “The dependence on the Chinese market for Argentine beef exports remains decisive, and in the first ...

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