Overview

• Beef prices in Argentina rose by up to 12% in April 2025, driven by tight supply at the Mercado Agroganadero de Cañuelas.
• Per-capita beef consumption remains at its lowest level in over two decades, despite a 13.1% rebound in January–February 2025 compared to the same period last year.
• Exports of Argentine beef reached a record 528.1 thousand tonnes in 2024, fueled by strong international demand, particularly from China.
• For the first time in 28 years, chicken consumption surpassed beef, reflecting a shift to more affordable protein options amid inflation and reduced purchasing power.
• Industry leaders project further price increases in 2025 to address a 60-point inflation lag, with full price recomposition still anticipated.