Agriculture, Meat
July 21, 2026
Brazil beef exports surge in H1 2026, but China limits loom
Featuring Karina Trevizan and Sampad Nandy
HIGHLIGHTS
China imposes new quotas and higher tariffs
Suppliers seek alternatives as output may fall
Brazil's beef exports jumped 17% in the first half of 2026, with China the top destination. But new quotas and higher tariffs from China could slow exports and drive Brazilian suppliers to seek alternative markets, with production and exports expected to decline later in the year.
