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By Nicolás Misculin
BUENOS AIRES, July 16 (Reuters) - Higher global beef prices and new trade deals under President Javier Milei are encouraging Argentina's ranchers to raise heavier cattle, betting on a sustained export boom that could reshape the country's meat industry.
One **** yst said they expect exports from Argentina — famous for its asado barbecues, steakhouses and world-leading per capita beef consumption — to rise by as much as 50% over the next four years, building on strong export revenue growth already seen in 2026.
The shift marks a break from a longstanding model focused heavily on domestic consumption, as ranchers respond to stronger overseas demand from a range of markets, including the United States, Israel, Europe and China, alongside fresh trade opportunities created by new agreements with the U.S. and European Union.
By Nicolás Misculin
BUENOS AIRES, July 16 (Reuters) - Higher global beef prices and new trade deals under President Javier Milei are encouraging Argentina's ranchers to raise heavier cattle, betting on a sustained export boom that could reshape the country's meat industry.
One **** yst said they expect exports from Argentina — famous for its asado barbecues, steakhouses and world-leading per capita beef consumption — to rise by as much as 50% over the next four years, building on strong export revenue growth already seen in 2026.
The shift marks a break from a longstanding model focused heavily on domestic consumption, as ranchers respond to stronger overseas demand from a range of markets, including the United States, Israel, Europe and China, alongside fresh trade opportunities created by new agreements with the U.S. and European Union.
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