Mercosur beef exports to the European Union in figures

Published 2024년 12월 11일

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The European Union imported 141,579 tonnes of beef and 71,881 tonnes of poultry meat from Mercosur countries in 2024, with Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay being the leading exporters. Despite a decrease in quantity, the total value of these imports increased compared to 2019. Spain, in particular, has seen a growth in imports of both beef and poultry from Mercosur. However, the EU-Mercosur agreement has sparked controversy within the meat industry, with concerns over the entry of products that may not meet European standards and fears of unfair competition and risk to food sovereignty.

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Mercosur beef exports to the EU: figures and trends In 2024, the European bloc imported a total of 141,579 tonnes of beef and 71,881 tonnes of poultry meat from Mercosur, according to Estacom data. These figures reflect a reduction compared to previous years: in 2019, beef imports reached 155,758 tonnes, valued at 1,130.6 million euros, while in 2024 the value increased to 1,265 million, despite a decrease in quantity. In the case of poultry, imports increased from 73,442 tonnes in 2019 to 71,881 tonnes in 2023, with an increase in their economic value. Between January and September 2024, the EU imported 107,235 tonnes of beef, 1.4% less in volume and 10.3% less in value compared to the same period of the previous year. For poultry meat, the cumulative total in the first nine months of 2024 was 50,789 tonnes, a decrease of 3,000 tonnes compared to 2023. In the exporter landscape, Brazil leads beef sales to the EU with more than 42,600 tonnes, followed by Argentina (36,744 tonnes) ...

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