ANALYSIS: New Zealand Beef Exports Fall 5.5% YOY in 1H 2025 as Cattle Turnoff Slows
New Zealand’s beef exports fell 5.5% year-on-year (YoY) in the first half of 2025, shedding 15,545 metric tons (mt) to 266,770 mt, according to the latest data from Stats NZ.
The decline was driven by reduced volumes to China and Japan, though gains to the US, Canada and Korea helped cushion the fall. Export growth remained constrained by lower cattle slaughter, as favorable pasture conditions and a strong dairy market continued to limit...
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