Global Meat Prices: Declining and Rising Trends

Global Meat Prices: Declining and Rising Trends
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In Brazil, by contrast, broiler prices increased by 6%. On average, the price of beef cattle decreased by 0.4%, and beef fell by 0.8%. However, annual figures show a significant increase in beef prices – by 34%. While pork continues to lose value, in the Central region of Russia the price of live pigs fell by 4.5%. RegardingChicken meat decreased in price by 0.8%, although the cost of chicken cuttings increased by 1.3%. The main changes in the market are due to active exports, especially of pork and offal to China .

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