A new global market update from Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) reports that Australia’s market share in Japan and Korea is continuing to lift as the US emerges as the number one export destination for beef. Meanwhile, it also reports that all eyes should be on China’s economic performance, which could put pressure on international beef supply if it continues to decline.

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Commodity prices, production and exports have broadly lifted in the first half of the year, with beef the standout performer in Ru...
Global beef production is anticipated to decline in the latter half of 2024, bolstering global prices, as outlined in Rabobank's r...
Commodity prices, production and exports have broadly lifted in the first half of the year, with beef the standout performer in Rural Bank’s Australian agriculture mid-year outlook 2024.
Global beef production is anticipated to decline in the latter half of 2024, bolstering global prices, as outlined in Rabobank's recently released Global Beef Quarterly Q2 2024. 
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