Beef exports

EU's Brazilian beef imports up 56% in first half of 2026

The EU Meat Market Observatory said EU beef imports increased, while exports dropped in the first half of 2026 due to a continued decline in EU beef production.

NEWS 3 November 2026

EU's Brazilian beef imports up 56% in first half of 2026

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Tightening global beef supply

Tightening global beef supply

NEWS 1 November 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports grew in August

Irish share of UK beef imports grew in August

NEWS 28 October 2026

Beef prices: flat deals reach €7.20/kg as UK retailers seek Christmas supplies

Beef prices: flat deals reach €7.20/kg as UK retailers seek Christmas supplies

Beef prices: flat deals reach €7.20/kg as UK retailers seek Christmas supplies

NEWS 21 October 2026

Pigmeat exports slump as beef and dairy rise

Pigmeat exports slump as beef and dairy rise

Pigmeat exports slump as beef and dairy rise

NEWS 21 October 2026

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Global beef exports to fall 1% in 2027 as Brazilian headwinds mount

Global beef exports to fall 1% in 2027 as Brazilian headwinds mount

The October USDA forecast suggests that less beef will be traded next year with production cooling in Brazil and Australia the biggest exporters.

NEWS 16 October 2026

Brazil’s exports slump - but prices keep rising

Brazil’s exports slump - but prices keep rising

With China quota filled, there is a sharp down turn in beef exports from Brazil and Australia in September.

NEWS 14 October 2026

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

Increased consumption and stability in the UK retail market is being listed as driving higher prices, with the value of steak sales up 4.5% and burger sales up 12%.

NEWS 6 October 2026

China quotas filled in August

China quotas filled in August

Australia had their beef quota filled by June while Brazil had theirs used by August.

NEWS 27 September 2026

Australia beef output to peak at 3m tonnes as export trade shifts

Australia beef output to peak at 3m tonnes as export trade shifts

Australian beef production predicted to dip slightly after this year, as herd rebuild post-2017-2019 drought has been completed.

NEWS 25 September 2026

Dairy and beef increases underpin July growth

Dairy and beef increases underpin July growth

Greater volumes of beef and dairy exports offset lower values and drive growth, writes Phelim O’Neill.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Bumper August for Brazil beef exports to EU

Bumper August for Brazil beef exports to EU

Surge in export volumes to the EU and US doesn't offset the effect of Brazil's China quota being filled in August.

NEWS 16 September 2026

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