During the first ten months of 2024, the ranking of chilled and frozen beef suppliers to China has kept the Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, since Paraguay is not authorized) in the first places, concentrating 65% of the total value of imports, which amounted to 11,307 million dollars, with an improvement in Brazil and Argentine that offset the decline in Uruguay.
Australia and the United States have grown in the Chinese market compared to 2023, remaining as third and fourth suppliers, respectively.
Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Australia, New Zealand and the United States accounted for 94% of total beef imports in 2023, a share that is similar to that of the previous year.
China has diversified its supplier portfolio, with Bolivia’s share increasing, now accounting for 4% of the total value of Chinese beef imports.
Belarus, Russia and Chile are the most prominent among the other origins of beef imported by China.
