Meat Production Rises, but Exports Decline

The Argentine refrigeration industry showed uneven performance in the first half of 2025. While beef production increased 1.8% year-on-year, exports fell by more than 20%, affected by lower demand from the main external client: China. This was revealed by the monthly report from the Chamber of Meat Industry and Commerce (CICCRA), which also detailed growth in domestic consumption. Slaughter on the rise and higher average weight During June, 1.126 million head were slaughtered, 9.2% more than in the same month of 2024. 52% were males and 48% females. This volume positions the month as the thirteenth June with the highest slaughter in the last 46 years. The report also highlights that the average hook weight increased from 226 to 231 kilos, which contributed to higher production. In total, monthly production reached 260,000 tons of carcass with bone, while the half-yearly accumulated reached 1.518 million tons, surpassing the record from the same period in 2024. Export decline due ...