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ANALYSIS: Japan's April 2026 Beef Imports Soar to Two-Year High as Australia Widens Lead

Japan's total beef imports soared to a two-year high, surging by 60.4% month-on-month (MOM) in April 2026 to 55,357 metric tons (MT), according to data from the Trade Statistics of Japan.

In line with historical trends, April imports typically surge ahead of Japan's largest holiday, the Golden Week, as trading houses aggressively move to replenish stocks.

This monthly volume reflects a 4.2% year-over-year (YOY) gain (+2,232 MT), driven by a surge from Australia which successfully offset...

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