Beef imports

USDA forecasts sharp drop in China’s beef imports

USDA's April forecast suggests a drop in volumes from biggest two beef exporters, but no evidence of this in first quarter of 2026.

NEWS 24 April 2026

USDA forecasts sharp drop in China’s beef imports

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WORLD 22 April 2026

Irish beef losing market share in UK

Irish beef losing market share in UK

NEWS 22 April 2026

Has Brazilian beef production peaked?

Has Brazilian beef production peaked?

Has Brazilian beef production peaked?

NEWS 17 April 2026

Beef Trends: kill back 80,000 head on 2025

Beef Trends: kill back 80,000 head on 2025

Beef Trends: kill back 80,000 head on 2025

MARKETS 15 April 2026

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Irish beef displaced in UK market

Irish beef displaced in UK market

Post-Brexit trade deals continue to impact the mix of foreign beef imported into the UK market.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 March 2026

US beef exports fall as imports increase

US beef exports fall as imports increase

Fewer cattle and effective closure of China to US beef squeezes exports and while US beef imports increase, Ireland isn't picking up any of the business.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 25 March 2026

Downward correction in EU beef prices – Commission

Downward correction in EU beef prices – Commission

Despite the drop in beef price, the short supply of cattle in the EU and the robust demand continue to sustain favourable margins for producers, report finds.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Australia’s beef production forecast to increase in 2026

Australia’s beef production forecast to increase in 2026

Positive outlook for Australian beef in 2026 in latest Meat & Livestock Australia industry projections.

NEWS 25 March 2026

EU and Australia sign long-awaited trade deal

EU and Australia sign long-awaited trade deal

Australian meat exporters call it the ‘worst-ever free-trade deal’.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Editorial: trade deals finalised

Editorial: trade deals finalised

The threat is also there of the UK doing a free trade deal with a country like Brazil which could further erode our market share in the UK.

VIEWPOINTS 25 March 2026

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