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Brazil eyes beef export quotas for China
12 Feb
Summary
- Brazil may assign individual beef export quotas to China.
- China's new safeguard measures impose a 55% tariff on beef imports.
- The Brazilian government aims to organize the industry amidst Chinese import curbs.
Brazil is contemplating the implementation of individual export quotas for its beef companies targeting the Chinese market. This potential strategy is a direct response to China's recent safeguard measures, which impose a substantial 55% tariff on beef imports that surpass established limits. These measures are designed to protect China's domestic industry.
The Brazilian government's objective is to proactively organize its beef export sector. By assigning specific quotas to individual companies, Brazil aims to prevent a chaotic export scenario. Such a situation could lead to a "race to export," potentially driving down prices and negatively impacting Brazilian producers.
China's safeguard measures, effective from January 1, 2026, for three years, set a total import quota of 2.7 million metric tons for 2026 for the covered countries. Brazil's quota for 2026 is set at 1.106 million tons. The government is in ongoing discussions with the private sector to navigate these new trade conditions and find sustainable solutions for continued beef exports to China.
