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2964	Kenyans have reduced their red meat consumption	The association of red meat with the high incidences of lifestyle diseases and a deficiency of 300,000 tonnes has changed the consumer's habits in the last decade.	<p>Less than 25% of the Kenyans are consuming red meat nowadays, according to a study released by Kenya Markets Trust (KMT). The difference is flagrant compared to the results observed by the same agency a decade ago when 675 of the Kenyans were consuming red meat.<br />“There has been a significant change in the quantities of meat consumed in the market,” explained Kamau Kuria, chief executive officer of KMT.<br />Kuria attributed the decline in red meat consumption to the association of red meat with the high incidences of lifestyle diseases such as cancer.</p> <p>He said that meat buyers in the country are keen on their health and often curious about the use of drug residues, fear of lifestyle diseases, unhygienic handling of meat, meat from game animals, uninspected stolen animals and dead carcasses.<br />“Consumers often consider where they buy and the type of meat that they buy from the butcheries,” Kuria said, noting that the study finds that middle-income earners often insist on purchasing quality meat.<br />The study also revealed that Kenya is confronted with a meat deficiency of 300,000 tonnes, which can be considered another cause for the reduced consumption of red meat in the African country.</p>	1		Market		2019-06-04 06:49:22	2025-07-28 03:48:55	Details Edit Delete
8658	Uruguay: Meat imports grew 23 percent year-on-year in the first half of the year	The Association of Meat Distributors and Importers of Uruguay is forecasting an increase in red meat consumption in the country.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">Uruguay imported 18,854 tons of meat during the first half of the year, representing a 23% increase compared to the volumes purchased abroad in the same period in 2024.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The data comes from the Penta-Transaction company and is in line with information also held by the National Meat Institute (INAC), which indicates that between January and May, consumption of imported meat  in the country grew by 16%. In contrast, consumption of domestic meat fell by 2.5%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In this regard, the Association of Meat Distributors and Importers of Uruguay (Adicu) believes the increase in imported meat is also due to a rise in domestic consumption. In the first half of 2024, 15,332 tons entered the domestic market from abroad, while between January and June of this year, the figure was 18,854 tons.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We believe that imported meat will continue to play a leading role in this second half of the year," said  Jorge López, president of Adicu.  The trade policy measures being taken by  U.S.  President  Donald Trump,  such as the threat of imposing a  50% tariff  on imports from  Brazil,  "already give us an indication that we will have better deals for Uruguayans in the second half of the year", he asserted.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Regarding the figures, López noted that while imported meat increased by 23%, domestic meat consumption only decreased by between 2.5% and 3%. "This means that all markets were served, and in turn, the domestic market was able to continue the trend of continued growth  in red meat consumption seen over the past two years", he explained. In this regard, Adicu highlighted the role of imports of this essential product in enabling Uruguayans to "maintain their consumption of animal protein at affordable prices".</p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2025-07-23 00:15:09	2025-07-28 13:56:30	Details Edit Delete
1593	ANICE reacts to Spanish meat scandal	The Association demands forcefulness from the authorities and reminds the public that cured hams (Jamon) are an emblem of Spanish cuisine.	<p>The National Association of Meat Industries of Spain (ANICE) demands a full-force action from the authorities that are investigating the "weak meat" scandal in the country.<br />In a statement of the Spanish meat industry body, representatives of ANICE calls on the Administration to take decisive action to detect and prosecute irregularities such as those recently known to bring those responsible to justice and protect the rights of consumers, the fair competition of companies and the good image of the products placed on the market. Also, the association wants to highlight the quality and guarantee of Spanish cured hams, which are one of the most traditional and recognized products of meat production in our country and are an emblem of Spanish cuisine and of the Spain brand around the world. <br />In the last months, Spanish National Police launched an investigation regarding irregularities of some meat products, mostly sliced cold meat (chorizo, salami and salchichon) and cured hams (Jamon), distributed in the market. Several brands - Jamón Bodega Alto de Aitana, Jamón Bodega Sierra Gorda, Aire de Mariola, Serranía de Ameta, El Galán, Jamones Croval, Don Enrique, and Oro la Ermita - have received a "do not consume" warning from Spanish sanitary watchdog, AECOSAN, due to the risk associated with the consumption.<br />ANICE announced that the sector is the first interested in detecting, investigating and correcting effectively any possible fraudulent action in the chain of production and distribution of meats and derived products to restore consumer confidence.</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-13 15:11:53	2025-07-26 20:47:29	Details Edit Delete
4254	Spanish pork exports to China are growing	The Asian stated accounted for 42% in Spanish pork exports in the first 8 months of the year and the volume may increase due to the ban placed on German pork.	<p>Spain is expecting to increase pork exports to China by the end of the year, as the Asian state has put a ban on German pork due to the ASF situation in the country. In the first eight months of 2020, Spain exported 1,742,000 tonnes of pig meat (including offal) up 307,000 tonnes year-on-year. 726,000 tonnes were shipped to China, which is now the largest market for Spanish pork, accounting for 42% of the volumes exported. This is a different picture from the same period last year when pork exported to China accounted for 23% and it could change fast since German pork has lost access to the Chinese market in September. "Spanish pig meat exports staying within the EU have dropped back marginally so far this year to 734,600 tonnes, during the first eight months of trade. This is likely to be due to a combination of higher demand in China and lower demand within the EU following the Coronavirus outbreak," commented Charlie Reeve, AHDB analyst. Basically, only Italy and Poland have reported increased demand for Spanish pork this year, while France, Portugal, the UK and other European countries have reported a drop in imports. The average pig meat price in Spain was €157/100kg at the beginning of November, €0.17 above the EU quotation due to higher demand from third-markets. Currently, China accounts for 40% in the global pork trade but the national herd is recovering fast, in October official data showing that the swine inventory is back at 80% from the pre-ASF levels.</p>	1		Industry		2020-11-16 08:15:06	2025-07-28 12:06:53	Details Edit Delete
5338	The animal feed market in Thailand to grow in the following years	The Asian state is one of the major players in the global poultry market and is expected to increase beef exports as well.	<p>The Thai animal feed market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 2.96% to grow to $6.985 billion by 2026, from $5.697 billion in 2019, according to a recent report from Research And Markets.</p> <p>With a significant increase in the export of Thai chicken in recent years, together with the opening of new export destinations such as Japan and the EU, the market for animal feed is forecast to grow exponentially in the coming years. For instance, according to the Thai Department of Customs, the country's chicken meat export has increased from nearly 546,000 tonnes in 2014 to 950,000 tonnes in 2019.</p> <p><strong>Growing consumption of meat and other livestock products</strong></p> <p>Animal feed is considered as the demand-led 'livestock revolution' which is taking place because of a rapidly growing population, income growth, and increasing urbanization. Growing consumption of meat and other end products such as milk, eggs across the different provinces is considered as one of the prime factors driving the market growth during the forecast period. In addition, a growing number of supermarkets, convenience stores, and quick restaurant services have impacted the demand for meat and other products which is further driving the growth of the market in the coming years. For instance, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the number of convenience stores in Thailand has increased from 11,797 in 2015 to over 14,403 in 2019. In August 2021, according to European traders, a group of importers in Thailand had ordered and issued an international tender to buy and purchase up to 139,500 tones of animal feed wheat. The traders had stated that the shipments had to be completed by December 2021.</p> <p><strong>Cattle is projected to hold a notable share in the animal feed market</strong></p> <p>By Livestock, Thailand's animal feed market is divided into aquatic animals, cattle, poultry, and others. Cattle and poultry are expected to hold a significant share in the country's animal feed market. The prime factor driving the segment demand for animal feed is the growing number of cattle populations in the country. Thailand has the largest cattle population in the ASEAN region and is a significant exporter of beef and dairy products. A rising number of cattle heads and heard is expected to drive the market growth, analysts said.</p> <p><strong>COVID-19 impact on Thailand animal feed market</strong></p> <p>The COVID-19 pandemic led to a decline in meat consumption in Thailand, which was a major factor for the decrease in the growth of the animal feed market in the year 2020. The decrease in the number of foreign tourists, a closedown of hotels and other hospitality businesses, and the government's imposition of stringent measures on social distancing were some of the reasons behind low meat consumption in the country.</p> <p>According to USDA, foreign tourists in Thailand went from 39.9 million tourists prior to the pandemic to 6.7 million in 2020. Furthermore, the trade restrictions implemented by countries all over the world led to reduced feed imports from the other countries. However, the country increased its domestic production of feed materials such as corn which supported the growth of the market during the pandemic. Furthermore, an increase in the price for broken rice, which is used majorly as swine feed in the country, was seen in 2020.</p> <p> </p>	1		Industry		2022-03-04 12:59:20	2025-07-28 14:58:45	Details Edit Delete
6364	Marel: Cut-up technology for Asian tastes	The Asian market for chicken parts has some very specific requirements. These result from traditional manual cuts usually done by skilled labor. Manual cut-up is, however, no longer an option given today’s production volumes and the shortage of people. In its new ACM-NT modules, the Neck Cutter HY and the Second Joint Wing Cutter HPP, Marel has really succeeded in mimicking the hand/knife movements demanded by these cuts.	<p style="font-weight: 400;">In Chinese and Asian markets, the second wing joint (also known as wing flat, center wing or wingette) is a top-quality end product with a much higher value than breast meat. For a perfect second joint wing cut, it is crucial to keep closed the tip of the skin between the first and second joints. This gives the right product appearance and the highest yield. The fully anatomic cut should respect Chinese tradition, with superb skin coverage, intact epidermis and no cartilage damage.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As the second joint is a very complex structure with irregularly shaped bones, a simple straight cut will not give the required result. Automated cutting should involve a series of precise and consistent movements. Paul Arnts, Poultry Process Technologist for Marel says, "To ensure that the right amount of skin is harvested along with the second joint, our new Second Joint Wing Cutter HPP features a dedicated pre-incision blade. It can equal a skilled manual cut to give excellent presentation and a very high yield".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Each wing entering the module is immediately 'caught' by its own dedicated 'active transporting unit' that moves the wing towards the blade holder. The wing joint is pushed into its optimal position and the module 'feels' automatically where the bone joint is located. The Second Joint Wing Cutter HPP is not sensitive to variations in weight or shape. The static knife makes a consistent anatomic cut precisely at the right position of the joint.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Paul Arnts continues, "By adding that extra piece of skin to the second joint, you actually take it away from the first joint. Given the high value of the second wing joint, first joints with little skin left on are acceptable to the Asian markets. In other parts of the world, however, they would be rejected. For those markets, the basic Second Joint Wing Cutter HPP without pre-incision will cut high-quality anatomical second and first wing joints.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In Chinese and Asian markets the chicken neck is a high-value product. It is eaten in many different ways, on a skewer, as a snack, as street food, or as part of a dish. When cutting up a chicken carcass, attention should be paid to the careful harvesting of the whole neck. It should be as long as possible, but without damage to valuable pieces of breast skin and meat, and without breast contamination from crop skin or crop fat.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In the evisceration process, chicken necks are cracked, trachea and esophagus having already been removed. In the cut-up department, the process is completed by harvesting the neck as a consumer product. The Marel Neck Cutter HY achieves optimal neck yield and enhances breast skin quality. It can even benefit wing cutting quality. And what is more, it does all this while saving labor. There’s no longer any need for an additional worker to remove manually any residual crop skin or crop fat in the downstream breast deboning line.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Product guides position the necks before they enter the cutting unit and bend away the wings to prevent them from being cut. Thanks to an ingenuous pulling transport mechanism, the Neck Cutter HY cuts the neck extremely effectively, carefully and tidily at exactly the right location to make it as long as possible. The module uses a non-aggressive, spring-loaded chain that adapts to every weight and size. Rotating blades then sever the neck from the product.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">All the above Marel technologies give an additional 30mm [1.2“] neck length. However, length is not everything. The neck cutter has to find a compromise between a long neck cut - up to the scapula bone - and breast skin quality. The Marel Neck Cutter HY gives processors the opportunity of adjusting settings to their individual preferences.</p>	1		Technology	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2023-04-20 00:05:04	2025-07-28 02:50:51	Details Edit Delete
4476	Japan is importing less meat	The Asian country was severely hit by the coronavirus crisis.	<p>Japan's meat imports have dropped by 6%, to 1.14 million tonnes, last year, due to the pandemic crisis and several lockdowns applied in the country. "This was largely driven by decreased volumes imported from the EU, most notably Denmark.<br />Shipments from EU member states fell by a quarter to 295,000 tonnes. There was also a decline in shipments from neighbouring China (-37% to 17,200 tonnes). However, the overall decline was mitigated somewhat by increased volumes imported from the US, up by 9% to 409,000 tonnes. The EU primarily supplies frozen products, which are particularly utilised by foodservice outlets. Like much of the world, demand through this channel has fallen in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic," said an AHDB analysis. For the last half of the year, statistical data regarding cold storage capacities in Japan are reflecting an increase in pig meat stocks, probably due to disruption in normal sales outlets because of the coronavirus pandemic. High product availability likely then dampened import demand in the second half of the year.<br />Still, for this year, a USDA outlook foresees expects import levels to increase a little compared to 2020. Consumption last year is not thought to have fallen very significantly overall. Pork is a staple of home cooking and growth in this area largely compensates for lost foodservice demand. Further downward pressure on import volumes is, therefore, not expected. Increased availability of globally traded pork, reflecting lower demand from the Chinese market, may also encourage importing if prices are more favourable.<br />"Interestingly, Japan recently agreed to allow imports of Hungarian pork from areas of the country not affected by African Swine Fever. This reportedly follows two years of negotiations. This is the first time Japan has reached a regionalisation agreement with an ASF-affected country. It remains to be seen if others can follow suit, and how long such developments might take, " commented Bethan Wilkins, AHDB analyst. Such a situation may lead to an opening for German or Polish pork products, which are now banned from this market.</p> <p> </p>	1		Market		2021-02-15 13:47:36	2025-07-28 14:06:59	Details Edit Delete
4021	Avian flu hits Vietnam	The Asian country reported an H5N1 outbreak on a farm with more than 1,000 birds.	<p>1,040 birds have been culled in a poultry farm in the northern Chau Dien district due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza of the H5N1 serotype, informed the Animal Health Department of Vietnam. According to officials, the source of the infection is still inconclusive. Since the beginning of the year, Vietnam has culled more than 150,000 birds in several bird flu outbreaks of H5N6 and H5N1 strains. The country has a 460 million poultry flock, according to data released in 2019 but in some provinces, only 20% of the birds have been vaccinated against the virus.<br />However, this new outbreak poses risks not only for the Vietnamese poultry industry but also for neighbouring Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. Recently, bird flu outbreaks have been reported in Russia, Australia and the Philippines.</p>	1		Industry		2020-08-11 08:27:47	2025-07-28 08:42:37	Details Edit Delete
5506	Brazil eyes South Korea for pork exports	The Asian country just introduced a 50,000 tonnes quota without imports tariffs to stabilize the domestic meat market.	<p>South Korea announced a new measure to secure the necessary volumes of pork in the domestic market. According to an announcement made by the South Korean government a quota of 50,000 tonnes without import tariffs will be released this month for all suppliers with plants authorized to export to the South Korean market. That gives an important advantage to big players such as the US, Brazil, or Spain. According to the president of the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), Ricardo Santin, the measure could have a positive impact on pork shipments from Brazil to the Asian country.<br />“Given the international context and the growing Brazilian presence in the Asian country, especially after the image and promotion activities carried out last year by ABPA together with ApexBrasil and the Brazilian Embassy in Seoul, it is expected that Brazilian exports will be influenced by this opportunity open to qualified exporters. The quota is an opportunity to generate important foreign exchange for the productive sector, which is currently facing great difficulties”, analyzes Santin.<br />Between January and April, South Korea imported 2,600 tonnes of Brazilian pork, up 85% from the same period last year. Currently, only producing units in the state of Santa Catarina (which until recently was the only federative unit recognized as free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination) are authorized to ship pork to the Asian country. It is expected that soon states such as Parana and Rio Grande do Sul will also be recognized by the South Korean authorities, following the recognition of these states as free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).</p>	1		Industry		2022-06-07 10:22:21	2025-07-28 00:28:31	Details Edit Delete
3249	20% of Argentinian beef is shipped to China	The Asian country is the world's largest destination for animal protein and it will continue to increase its role in the global meat market.	<p>China holds the title of the world's largest buyer of meat and that probably it won't change in the near future, as the ASF situation in the country does not seem to have a solution in a short-time. Besides pork, China is currently increasing its imports of beef to levels never seen before due to the animal protein shortage created by the African Swine Fever.<br />Customs data shows that in July, China imported 152,000 tonnes of beef, an increased of 82% compared to the same month last year. Also, in June, Argentina was ranked the main supplier of beef for the Chinese market, with a volume of 32,660 tonnes, up by 135% than a year before. It was followed by Uruguay, with 27,485 tonnes (+60%), Brazil with 25,384 (+1%), Australia with 23,210 (+55%) and New Zealand with 20,222 (+108%).<br />As De Frente Al Campo magazine mentioned, Argentina has only 20 plants authorized to export beef in the Chinese market and intends to add 9 more to the list in the future. Nevertheless, China's demand for Argentinian beef is so strong that 20% of the beef produced in the South American country is exported in this market.<br />However, the official suppliers of beef must face strong competition from illegal imports of Indian meat. Channeled into China through Vietnam, Hong Kong or directly from India, smuggled meat volumes may reach 700,000 tonnes, considering the fact that in the first 5 months of this year water buffalo meat exports from India to Vietnam have reached 193,000 tonnes.</p>	1		Industry		2019-09-11 07:06:26	2025-07-27 06:33:03	Details Edit Delete
4799	ABPA to signal Brazilian poultry importance in the Korean market	The Asian country is the 8th largest market for Brazilian poultry exports.	<p>South Korea is largely dependent on Brazilian poultry imports - 80% of the total imports - but many consumers are not aware of this thing. Starting the last week of July, the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) wants to outline the importance of Brazilian poultry in the South Korean market through a promotional campaign which is supposed to run on screens at subway stations and bus terminals in Seoul.<br />According to ABPA, there will be 362 advertising pieces which, according to the Brazilian Embassy, is the largest image action ever carried out for Brazilian products in the South Korean market.<br />Last year, South Korea imported 127.400 tonnes of Brazilian poultry, worth $ 200 million. In 2021, the Asian country was hit by many bird flu outbreaks that limited domestic production and intensified imports.</p>	1		Market		2021-07-08 07:08:16	2025-07-26 23:54:13	Details Edit Delete
1072	India's bovine exports to the Middle East will increase	The Asian country is targeting a stronger presence in markets that were usually dominated by Australia.	<p>India's herd of cattle and water buffalo is set to increase this year and that leads to a stronger presence of Indian beef in some export markets, commented Meat&Livestock Australia (MLA), according to <a href="https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/5336077/india-herd-growth-continues/">Queensland Country Life</a>.<br />India’s beef and buffalo meat production is expected to reach 4.25 million tonnes carton weight in 2017 and increase by 1.2 per cent in 2018, to 4.3mt, thinks MLA international markets general manager Michael Finucan.<br />"India’s meat sector mainly depends on the slaughter of unproductive water buffalo cows and bulls from the dairy sector. As water buffalos account for around 45pc of the dairy herd in India, the growth in Indian buffalo meat production is largely driven by the expanding dairy industry", said Finucan.<br />Meantime, the Indian government is supporting the dairy industry to expand further and that is increasing the rate of slaughtering for the unproductive animals in this sector.<br />The primary export markets for Indian buffalo meat are Vietnam, Malaysia and Egypt but MLA's experts are expecting to see a bigger presence of Indian beef in markets such as UAE and Saudi Arabia that were usually dominated by the Australian beef industry.</p>	1		Industry		2018-04-11 07:00:17	2025-07-28 14:52:14	Details Edit Delete
3780	China to remain the world's main consumer of beef	The Asian country is expected to import 2.2 million tonnes of beef in 2020.	<p>In 2019, China has increased its beef consumption by 11% to reach 8.33 million tonnes, with per capita consumption jumping from 4.88 kg in 2016 to 5.95 kg in 2019. Statistical data shows that beef output has increased by 4% last year, reaching a total volume of 6.67 million tonnes, leaving room for beef import volumes of 1,66 million tonnes. That represents an increase of 60% in beef imports compared with 2018 and the trend is expected to continue this year as pig meat shortage appeared in the Chinese market due to the ASF crisis is pushing consumers to find alternatives for pork.<br />For 2020, analysts are expecting a total volume of beef imports of 2.2 million tonnes to cover the demand in the Chinese market. Even with a high impact reported in the market, due to lockdown amid coronavirus outbreak, China has imported 300,000 tonnes of beef in January and February, according to data presented by beef to China.<br />The situation is also acknowledged by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), who issued a report on the Chinese consumer needs in times of crisis and beyond.<br />During the Covid-19 crisis, 79% of Chinese consumers have increased home cooking, while only 4% have reported a decline in home-cooked meals. 32% of affluent Chinese consumers have reported an increase in beef consumption ad only 5% have reduced their intake.</p> <p>"Meal preparation habits - increased scratch home-cooking with fresh produce and meat plus some trialling of new beef cooking methods:</p> <p>- mandatory home isolation meant consumers relied mostly on home-cooking from scratch, interspersed with some ready-to-eat or ready-to-cook foods for convenience.<br />- most consumers report increased consumption of fresh meat and produce due to the important role these are believed to play in delivering health and nutrition, which in turn supports immunity.<br />- consumers mostly fell back on traditional, familiar beef dishes associated with winter, nutrition and comfort such as soups, wet slow-cook dishes and stir fry. However, a significant proportion broadened their repertoires to include some more western-style pan fry as well as, grilling and roasting.<br />- during home isolation, many consumers say they rediscovered the joy of cooking, and many younger ones did so for the first time, having more time and motivation to try different dishes and cooking methods for variety.</p> <p>Role of red meat in diets - greater consumption of beef as a more nutritious, safer protein and key contributor to a healthy balanced diet:</p> <p>- while our respondents were already regular beef consumers before COVID-19, during the outbreak a third reported consuming even more beef as well as lamb, and less pork, poultry and fish.<br />- these affluent, well-educated consumers prioritize beef over other proteins due to their understanding of its higher nutritional value, enabling it to better support overall health and immunity.</p> <p>Meat purchase considerations - Higher priority on safety, quality, nutrition and country of origin which all underpin stronger health:</p> <p>- pre-COVID-19, consumers’ top beef purchase considerations for home consumption were safety, freshness, quality and country of origin. The outbreak led them to place even more importance on these but particularly enhancing immunity, country of origin and naturalness.<br />- consumers turned away from buying frozen beef, preferring chilled and fresh product, which they consider more nutritious.<br />- a majority believe they will continue to pay more attention to health and immunity for themselves and their families after the outbreak ends, with meat such as beef and lamb playing a key role in delivering a nutritious, balanced diet," shows MLA's report. However, Australia's beef market share may see a large decline this year, as the national cattle inventory is expected to drop by double digits in 2020. That may leave room for other beef exporters to enter the Chinese market. Over the first two months of this year, the total volume of China's beef imports from minor sources was 11,457 tonnes, 82% higher than the volume reported in the same period last year. Ireland and the US were the top two minor countries to ship beef to China, followed by Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Bolivia, Panama, Namibia, and Hungary.</p>	1		Market		2020-04-10 10:50:28	2025-07-28 04:51:29	Details Edit Delete
3531	Spanish beef enters the Japanese market	The Asian country imports more than 700,000 tonnes of beef per year.	<p>Spain is free to export beef, sheepmeat and goat meat in the Japanese market, following a rigorous sanitary inspection. Japan is the second-largest importer of meat and meat products in the world, which represents a great commercial opportunity for Spanish producers.<br />However, to export these products, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries must authorize both the company and all those involved in the product manufacturing process: slaughterhouse, cutting room, cold warehouses and repackaging center.<br />At this time, Japan produces 470,000 tonnes of beef per year and imports more than 700,000 tonnes. "The profile of the meat demanded by the Japanese consumer fits perfectly with the offer that is offered from the Spanish beef sector: meat produced from cereals and oilseeds, from animals under 30 months, which guarantee juiciness, tenderness and excellent taste," commented Provacuno in a press release.<br />Another very important aspect that favours the commercial relationship of Spanish beef in the Asian country is the maintenance of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and Japan, which entered into force in early 2019.<br />To present the qualities of the Spanish beef, sheepmeat and goat meat Provacuno and Interovic will form a large delegation of companies to showcase their products at Foodex Tokyo 2020, the most important agri-food fair in Japan.</p>	1		Market		2020-01-17 11:02:21	2025-07-27 13:52:47	Details Edit Delete
5015	China's meat market: beef imports are growing, pork is falling	The Asian country imported less meat last month but beef imports are on a growing trend.	<p>Despite a significant drop in meat imports reported by China for September (-17%), there is one product which is on a growing trend. beef imports for September were higher than the volumes reported for the last 5 months and larger than the ones reported in 2020. 220,000 tonnes of beef have entered China (mainland) last month, similar to the volumes reported for March this year and significantly higher than the ones reported for each month of 2020, informs B2B platform Beef to China, quoting data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). (see chart below)</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/1634606561219.jpg?1634633821232" alt="1634606561219" height="100%" /></p> <p><br />In terms of value, this is an all-time record reported in the Chinese beef market: $1.33 billion and the growing trend is expected to continue for the last quarter of the year.<br />Meantime, pork imports have dropped to 210,000 tonnes, almost 50% lower than the volume reported in September 2020 (310,00 tonnes). Since March this year, pork imports have been on a descending trend, going down from 580,000 to 210,000 tonnes last month (see chart below).</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/pork%20china.jpg?1634633858053" alt="pork china" height="100%" /></p> <p>Domestic production is expected to remain strong for the rest of the year but analysts believe China will resume pork imports at elevated levels in the first part of 2022 due to a contraction in the national pig inventory.</p>	1		Market		2021-10-19 07:59:02	2025-07-27 22:23:03	Details Edit Delete
1587	China seeks new agricultural suppliers in Central and Eastern Europe	The Asian country has to increase agricultural imports due to its large population, limited arable land and the need to protect the environment.	<p>China is looking to diversify its food suppliers and is inviting the Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) to increase their offers of high-quality agriculture goods.<br />Meat, dairy products, honey and wine are the type of products that will enjoy a real success on the Chinese market, according to a statement made by the General Administration of Customs after prime minister Li Keqiang visit to Sofia, Bulgaria, last week.<br />"China has to increase agricultural imports due to its large population, limited arable land and the need to protect the environment. Even if there were not a trade war with the US, China would surely promote trade in agricultural products with CEECs", explained Bai Ming, a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, for Global Times.<br />Nevertheless, the 16 states in the area can't replace the importance of the US market. "Agricultural products from CEECs are plentiful, but they cannot replace soybean imports from the US, and CEECs' market is too small to replace the amount of Chinese goods usually sold in the US", mentioned Wang Yiwei, director of the Institute of International Affairs at the Renmin University of China.<br />The main transportation route for the goods included in the bilateral trade it will be the China-Europe Railway which, for now, it carries many Chinese goods to Europe but often returns to China with few products, as Bai Ming noted. In his opinion, the trains will soon be making the return trip filled with agriculture products.</p> <p> </p>	1		Industry		2018-07-12 12:06:14	2025-07-27 16:07:23	Details Edit Delete
3402	China to remain a dominant buyer in the global beef market	The Asian country has changed dramatically the beef export map for Argentina, says ROSGAN.	<p>Growing demand for beef in China will stay in place for a few years, predicted a team of analysts from ROSGAN, the Mercantile Exchange of Rosario, Argentina.<br />Over the last 5 years, increased demand for beef in China has changed dramatically the export map for Argentina, who is currently shipping more than 73 of its beef exports in the Asian country. "In 2015 China carried 30.1% of our total exports - chilled, frozen and processed meat without including giblets - while currently, its participation amounts to 73.4% of the total market", observes ROSGAN, quoted by DeFrenteAlCampo magazine.<br />The volumes shipped to China have tripled over the last 5 years, going from about 100,000 tonnes in 2015 to about 345,000 tonnes in January-September of the current year. Also, the situation has reduced the Argentinian exposure on traditional markets such as Russia or Chile, mentioned ROSGAN in its report. Since June, Argentina has become the main supplier of beef in the Chinese market and the volume of exports is expected to grow in 2020.</p>	1		Industry		2019-11-21 10:26:28	2025-07-27 19:12:59	Details Edit Delete
1203	Taiwan is increasing demand for US beef to record levels	The Asian country has become the six largest market for the American beef exports.	<p>United States Meat Export Federation is expecting an increase in the beef exports to Taiwan, as the Asian country has become an important destination for the US beef producers.<br />Last year the U.S. beef industry exported a record $409.7 million of product to Taiwan, up 13 percent from the previous year, and captured 72 percent of the chilled beef market, which is the highest in the region. <br />2018 looks to be a good year also, considering the fact that the beef exports to Taiwan are registering a growth by 25% in volume and 42% in value for the first two months of this year compared to the same period of 2017.<br />"Last year Taiwan was the sixth largest market for U.S. beef, in value terms, with over $400 million in shipments there. That’s quite a performance for an area with just 23 million or so in population. What’s interesting, though, is that the average price-per-pound product shipped to Taiwan is higher than all other markets, except the Netherlands, which as we all know must pay a high price for the non-hormone treated beef that we send there. <br />The U.S. enjoys over 70 percent market share for chilled beef, and that’s much higher than any other Asian market by quite a margin. Steakhouses tout their wet-aged U.S. steaks, retail giants like Costco and PX Mart all highlight at the meat case their chilled U.S. beef supply. Even traditional food markets use chilled U.S. beef", explains Joe Haggard, USMEF, senior vice president for the Asia Pacific.<br />The secret of success consists in the fact that Taiwan is almost entirely depended on imports for its beef supply and the millennials are used to dine out frequently. "The record total beef imports for the past three years straight are evidence of the increasing overall beef consumption. We’ve been looking at numbers during Quarter One this year and they suggest that we’re in for another record beef import year in 2018", said Haggard.</p> <p> </p>	1		Market		2018-05-03 12:26:14	2025-07-28 14:45:59	Details Edit Delete
2766	China lifts 3-years old ban for French poultry	The Asian country also extended access to more suppliers of beef and pork.	<p>China has lifted a 3-years old ban on French poultry with immediate effect, as mentioned on China's General Administration of Customs website. Poultry prices in the Asian country are close to record levels due to rising demand and a limited supply in the domestic market, according to Reuters.<br />Also, the demand for poultry meat has increased since the country has been hit by multiple African Swine Fever outbreaks. An analysis issued by the USDA shows that the demand for poultry in China is expected to grow by 9% this year.<br />Along with the lift of the ban, Chinese authorities decided to extend access to more French suppliers of beef and pork. The pork imports are expected to double this year as the national swine inventory is expected to drop by more than a third. In February, the Chinese pig herd was 16% lower than a year ago. "We expect China will take a minimum of two years to get production going up. At this point, they are still liquidating inventory. Until that stops it is difficult to calculate time after the two years.<br />With Vietnam now fighting ASF China has lost a source of imported pigs. This in itself will create demand for pork from other countries. Our feeling is China will buy imports from as many countries as they can, this in itself will lead to the highest hog prices each country has ever seen", commented Jim Long, President-CEO, Genesus Inc.<br />On the other hand, analysts are expecting Chinese consumer preferences to expand to other animal protein sources such as beef, poultry, sheepmeat or seafood.</p>	1		Market		2019-03-28 14:17:18	2025-07-27 10:39:42	Details Edit Delete
3134	EU increases pork exports to China by 88%	The Asian country accounted for almost half of the total EU pork exports in mAy and the value is almost triple compared to the same month last year.	<p>In May, the EU has increased the pork exports by 31% reaching to 218,000 tonnes. 44% of that volume (96,500 tonnes) was shipped to China, which represents an increase of 88%. <br />Offal exports for May were up by 19% to 112,000 tonnes, with a 46% increase in value to €149.4 million. This continues trends seen for most of the year so far.<br />"Value almost trebled, with average export prices increasing from €1.48/kg last May to €2.09/kg this year. Offal exports to China were also up around 30% at 70,700 tonnes, with value almost doubling. The severity of the ASF situation means imports are unlikely to slow down,", considers Jannie Tanner, Analyst for AHDB.<br />Increases in fresh and frozen exports to Japan (+18%), Australia (+40%) and South Korea (+15%) were also seen in May but exports to the US were down 36% (-4,200 tonnes). Exports to Japan have perhaps been supported by the trade agreement allowing lower tariffs on some pork products from April 2019. Exports to the Philippines for May were down 20% (-1,800 tonnes), and there was a similar drop in offal shipments. Some product has perhaps been diverted from the Philippines to the Chinese market, where it can now fetch a better price.<br />The value of the pork exported in May reached €548.9 million.</p>	1		Market		2019-07-26 12:27:52	2025-07-28 03:18:16	Details Edit Delete

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