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July 2000
Mercosur Countries are Beefing up Exports: Focus on Argentina and Uruguay
Bolstered by their success in eradicating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Argentina and Uruguay are looking to compete in the fresh-chilled and frozen beef markets in Asia and North America, the United States’ most important markets. Both countries filled their 20,000-ton U.S. import quotas for fresh, chilled, and frozen beef; and though their exports are expected to continue growing, future success will depend on several factors, including the support of a strong export promotion plan and their ability to make necessary structural adjustments in their beef industries to meet foreign market needs.
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For more information, contact the author, Monica Castillo, of the Dairy, Livestock and Poultry Division, Foreign Agricultural Service.
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