Argentina beef consumption fell to 46.3 kilos per person, the lowest in over two decades, as prices jumped and chicken overtook beef on the plate.
Argentina · Economy
Key Facts
—The number 46.3 kilos of beef per person a year, measured over the 12 months to July 2026, according to CICCRA.
—The fall down 9.4% from 51.1 kilos a year earlier, or 4.8 kilos less on every plate.
—The supply squeeze domestic beef supply between January and July dropped about 12%, some 163,400 tonnes less than in 2025.
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