Argentina: Pork is gaining more and more space over beef

Published 2022년 5월 24일

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The article highlights a shift in Argentina's meat consumption preference towards pork due to its affordability, particularly against the backdrop of rising beef prices. In the past year, pork consumption per capita has increased by two kilos, reaching 21.5 kilos annually, while beef consumption has seen a slight decrease. This change is attributed to the price discrepancy between pork and beef, with pork offering up to 56% lower costs. Despite poultry also being less expensive, its consumption is approaching a plateau. The pork industry is projected to grow its production capacity by 50,000 sows this year, aiming to satisfy this growing demand. However, arguments are made for reducing pork imports to support local producers and to stimulate investment in the sector.

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In the last twelve months consumption per inhabitant grew by two kilos and reached 21.5 kilos annualized; price competition. "Beef is leaving a space that is being occupied by other meats and the one that is best placed to continue gaining ground is pork," said consultant Juan Luis Uccelli, who assured that in the last twelve months meat consumption of pork per inhabitant rose two kilos. This, he noted, occurred in a context of increases in the price of beef that allowed the pork sector to offer cuts between 19.9% and 56% cheaper. A consumption trend that, as he remarked, “will continue to increase”. “We are becoming more competitive with respect to the price of beef and in a country where there is very little money, people look hard when buying. Instead of buying a kilo of roast, you buy a kilo and a half of brisket and do something similar,” said the consultant. As detailed, last year the consumption of pork per inhabitant closed at 21 kilos. According to his estimates, until ...

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