Date: March, 2003
Abstract: The Mercosur region is an important player in the world meat industry. While Brazil is the second largest poultry and beef producer and exporter (3rd for beef) and the fifth largest pork producer, Argentina’s importance is basically limited to the beef segment and its role as an exporter. Brazil’s position was obtained through the combination of a large domestic market together and a competitive primary production. Lately, strong industry institutions (ABEF for poultry and ABIEC for ...
Research Type: Industry Note