The price of meat is rising again as the Government boosts exports and expands quotas with the U.S.

Beef prices rose again for Argentine consumers in January, a phenomenon that adds to a trend of price increases that puts pressure on inflation and reduces the purchasing power of households, according to sector data. This increase coincides with a drop in domestic consumption, which remains at low levels despite small upticks in 2025. Meanwhile, the Government confirmed in recent hours that the amount of beef export tons to the United States will be increased, within the framework of the announced trade agreement. The Chamber of the Industry and Commerce of Meat and Derivatives of the Argentine Republic (CICCRA) indicated that, despite the price increase, the volume of beef consumed per capita continues to be below previous levels, reflecting the loss of purchasing power of Argentine families in the face of an inflation that has eroded real incomes. Beef prices jumped again by 10% since the start of the week and consolidates an escalation that hits directly at the counter. The ...