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Brazil to Hit Beef Export Quota for China by 2026

2/18/2026

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  • Brazil is set to exhaust its beef export quota to China by September 2026, according to industry researchers.
  • The quota is 1.106 million tonnes.
  • Brazil is on track to fill it, aided by January 2026 shipment of 119,630 tonnes.
  • China has imposed a 55% tariff on imports that exceed the quota.
  • The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture warns that uncontrolled shipments could disrupt trade and harm domestic prices and jobs.