ANALYSIS: China’s July 2025 Beef Imports Jump 15.5% MOM to 250,292 MT

China’s total beef imports climbed for the second consecutive month, up 15.5% month-on-month (MOM) to 250,292 metric tons (mt) in July, according to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

In-bound shipments increased by 33,591 mt, driven mainly by gains from Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand. Bolivia and Uruguay were the exception, posting declines as it partially offsetting the overall increase.

On a year-on-year (YOY) basis, July’s beef imports...

ANALYSIS: Korea’s July 2025 Beef Imports Post to 7-Month Highs at 43,634 MT

Korea’s July 2025 beef imports soared to the highest level since January 2025, rising 12.5% month-on-month (MOM) to 43,634 metric tons (mt), according to the latest data from Korea Customs Service.

The 4,843 mt increment was led by by higher inbound volumes from its two key suppliers, the United States (US) and Australia, but a dip from New Zealand capped further gains.

Year-on-year (YOY), volumes rose 13.1% or 5,058 mt as Asia’s largest beef consumer...

Tariff Talks 2025: Expana's Weekly Rundown #20

Expana’s global team of specialist reporters has been tracking every twist and turn in the fluid tariff situation.

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As of July 27, the United States and the European Union reached a trade agreement: The US will charge a 15% tariff on all imports across-the-board from the coalition of countries...

ANALYSIS: Japan’s May 2025 Beef Imports Recede from 12-Month High

Japan’s beef imports in May 2025 eased from April’s 12-month high, slipping to 48,428 metric tons (mt), according to the latest data from Japan’s Trade Statistics. 

In line with traditional trends, volumes by the world’s second largest beef importer scaled back 8.8% month-on-month (MoM) or 4,696 mt amid the short working month during the Golden Week holiday period.

Japan imported beef from two main suppliers: Australia ranked first with 25,216 mt, followed by the United States (US) at 16,591 mt...

Argentina Allocates 2025 Beef Export Quotas to US

The Argentine government has announced the allocation of beef export quotas to the United States for 2025, distributing an approximate total of 19,123 MT among 23 meatpacking plants and 17 joint projects. The measure, formalized under Resolution 11/2025, covers boneless fresh (chilled or frozen) boneless beef cuts for export between January 1 and December 31.

The export quota is part of the 20,000 MT allocated by the United States to Argentina. The approximate remaining 876.246 MT are designated for the Free Availability Fund, which allows meatpacking plants and...

ANALYSIS: Imported Cattle Shake Up US Beef Market

The U.S. boxed beef market has had its fair share of trials and tribulations this year and they only seem to be growing as unfamiliar trends continue to emerge. One of those trends that has largely been absent through the last couple years during the contraction in the U.S. cattle herd, is imported cattle from Mexico and Canada. Fast forward to the present day, this trend is alive and well and has been causing some uncertainty in the market as both sides of the aisle try to gauge the...