Argentina: Winners and losers in the distribution of the export quota of beef to the US

Published 2023년 2월 22일

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The Ministry of Agriculture in Argentina has distributed 18,383.8 tons of beef cuts for export to the US, primarily to large processing companies such as Swift (Minerva), Quickfood (Marfrig), and Arrebeef. Some allocations were also made for joint projects. The government has also established a 'Free Availability Fund' of 1,616.1 tons, with a significant portion earmarked for the industry. Producers for the US export under the zero-tariff quota have been selected and have a 30-day period to confirm or correct the list of participants. The government's aim is to promote high-value exports and limit participation to skilled operators.

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries distributed 18,383.8 tons of the quota of fresh beef cuts destined for the US for the current year 2023. The largest beneficiaries are Swift (Minerva), Quickfood (Marfrig), Arrebeef, Frigorífico Gorina, FRIAR, Frigorífico Alberdi/Carnes Pampeanas (Lequio family), S.A. impo. and Exp. from Patagonia (Braun family) and Azul Natural Beef. Regarding joint projects, the largest amounts were allocated to Malefu Agropecuaria, Carnes Vireyes, Carne Hereford, Aliarg and Abuelo Julio. The requests submitted by Matadero and Frigorífico Federal, La Ganadera Arenales, Ganadera de las Pampas, the Argentine Association of Limousin Breeders, Agropecuaria Santa María and Frigorífico Gral. Dehesa were rejected. It was determined that an amount of 1,616.1 tons will integrate the "Free Availability Fund", of which 1,248.7 correspond to the "Industry" category and 367.4 to "Joint Projects". The winners of the "Joint Projects" category will have a ...

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