Market Reports
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A quarterly summary of market intelligence information related to the Canadian economy, retail, foodservice, and wholesale sectors as well as imports. Scroll over image to access PDF’s.

A monthly summary report on trends for imports and exports of Canadian Beef. Scroll over image to access PDF’s..

The following list identifies the trading partners which have allowed full or partial trade in Canadian beef based on official approval of Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) certification. Scroll over image to access PDF.

The Beef Watch report provides an overview of emerging and current issues for the beef sector on an as-needed basis. Scroll over image to access PDF’s.

A quarterly summary of market intelligence information related to protein, beef and the retail environment.

A quarterly publication highlighting foodservice market intelligence and trends related to the beef category. Scroll over the image to access PDFs.
CANADA
No plans for China free trade deal, Carney says as Trump fixates on Canada
Canadian beef returning to Chinese markets for first time since 2021
Beef Producers Welcome Renewed Market Access into China
Canadian Meat Council Welcomes Renewed Engagement with China
Halal expansion positions ABPI for new beef markets, higher value
Consumer perspective on beef industry improves based on survey
Your check-off at work: Marketing Canadian beef
Beef Market Update: Canada tops U.S. feeder import record; retail tests demand at $9.55/lb
AAFC cutting 665 positions
Virtual drills support emergency response preparedness in Canadian beef industry
UBC-led partnership tackles cattle methane with cost-saving tools for farmers
Health professionals want processed meat removed from hospitals, school menus
US
Beef Profit Tracker: Packer Capacity Utilization Remains Critical
Beef Exports Update
US prices remain elevated despite late-year correction: Beef market update
Overseas demand continues to support U.S. beef and pork profitability
Global Beef Trade Policy Changes
Canadian producers constantly look south of their border for market signals and trade opportunities
U.S. Mexico trade pact renewal deadline looms for farmers
US lean beef trimmings import prices rise on China demand, tight supply
Retailer Expansion Offers New Opportunities for U.S. Beef in Taiwan
2026 Production Higher on Carcass Weights
Quota concerns ease while live cattle approach record levels
MEXICO
Screwworm worries and worse
USMEF helps pork exporters respond to Mexico’s anti-dumping probe
Pilgrim’s to invest US$1.3 billion in Mexico
Mexico–EU Trade Deal Triggers US Concerns Over Food Products
JAPAN
Kobe Steak Mouriya, a 140-Year-Old Kobe Beef Institution, Gains R
In the heart of Paris, this friendly Japanese grill is a temple of affordable wagyu.
All Lotteria fast food restaurants in Japan to close by the end of March
CHINA
China drops ban on Canadian beef
Chinese beef import restrictions to reshape global beef flows
China beef quota management presents challenges, especially for Australia
KOREA
South Korea cuts Hanwoo raising period to curb costs and shift from marbling
U.S. beef, pork rank 1st in S. Korea’s imported meat market in 2025
UK
Let’s Eat Balanced marks five years of success supporting British farming
Red meat export opportunities highlighted by AHDB
How weight loss jabs could increase the cost of meat by up to 20 per cent
EU
Meat is at the heart of the disputes over the EU-Mercosur agreement
Over 400t of Mercosur beef imported to Ireland in 2025
‘Meat tax’ could have significant impact on environmental footprint, study finds
Beef Plan wants ‘transparency’ for farmers after highlighting Dawn Farms’ sourcing policy
Chinese takeover underscores crisis in Germany’s sausage sector
AUS
Beef exports break new ground in 2025
Six red meat trends that will guide the future of protein on Australian menus
Export grinding meat trade kicks off year on a strong note – despite tariff uncertainty
Lot-feeders face challenging decisions over HGP use, after China quota developments
NEW ZEALAND
Strong red meat export prices and UK trade ‘great for regional economies’
New year brings record prices for beef farmers
Eyes on beef by NZ exporters as Mercosur deal advances
INDONESIA
Jakarta Meat Sellers Strike After Beef Import Quotas Slashed
Indonesia issues 2026 cattle permits, live export ships set to resume next week
S ASIA
Under Secretary Shares Discussion on Beef Exports From Latest Malaysia Trade Mission
Chicken prices climb across Asia, driven by supply shifts
Israel’s Aleph Farms Chooses Singapore to Expand Lab-Grown Meat Across Asia
SA
Brazil fully met its beef export quota to the US in record time
Reuters: Brazilian beef exports seen stable in 2026 despite Chinese measures
Uruguay’s meat exports reach USD 3.25 billion in 2025, surpassing 2022 record
WORLD
The global beef market begins 2026 in a scenario of lower supply and greater volatility
South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease crisis will take ten years to combat
AI in Cultured Meat Market Size to Exceed USD 573.45