Brazil accounts for a quarter of European meat imports. Block pays 50% more than Asia

oglobo3 September 2026 at 12:31

Brazil accounts for approximately a quarter of European beef imports, according to Rabobank data. However, Brazilian dominance in global meat trade is threatened by stricter European rules on the use of antimicrobial growth promoters in livestock farming.

The European Union requires Brazilian exporters to prove, by Thursday, that they can supply meat without administering certain antimicrobials to animals. Otherwise, they will not be able to sell to the European bloc. According to the report, Brazilian cattle will not be ready in time to meet this requirement.

Europe represents only 3% of Brazilian beef exports, but pays an average of US$ 9.16 per kilo, which corresponds to 50% more than the US$ 6.11 paid by Asian countries. These new restrictions could reshape trade flows, leading European countries to buy more from other suppliers, while Brazil seeks to redirect its stocks to other markets.

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