Brazil nears annual beef export quota to China

11 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 5

The world's top beef exporter could hit China's 2026 limit before mid-year after meatpackers accelerated shipments to the Asian market.
The rush follows Beijing's decision at the start of 2026 to cap beef imports to protect domestic farmers and producers.
Analysts and industry data suggest the quota will reshape global beef trade flows as consumers worldwide already face higher meat prices.

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