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Overview of the Argentine Cattle and Beef Sector - Key Facts and Insights (2007)

The Argentine cattle and beef sector in 2007 featured a stock of 51.4 million head, including 21 million cows, with 10% being dairy cows. The industry consisted of around 200,000 producers, a calf crop of 15 million, and slaughtered 14 million cattle in approximately 400 plants. Argentina produced 3.1 MMT of beef, with domestic consumption at 2.6 MMT and exports at 0.5 MMT. The herd predominantly comprises British breeds, and sanitary measures are in place with vaccination programs. Feeding practices utilize natural pastures and supplement feeding methods.

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Overview of the Argentine Cattle and Beef Sector - Key Facts and Insights (2007)

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  1. ARGENTINE CATTLE/BEEF SECTOR - 2007 • Stock 51.4 million head • 21 million cows (10% dairy cows) • 200,000 producers • Calf Crop 15.0 million • Slaughter 14.0 million • Approximately 400 slaughter plants • Beef Production 3.1 MMT • Domestic consumption 2.6 MMT • Exports 0.5 MMT (?????)

  2. The herd has a strong predominance of British breeds • Sanitary status: Free of FMD with vaccination, free of BSE • There are some problems with sanitary and feeding management at the ranch • Feeding method: cow-calf on natural pastures, fed cattle on feedlots or pastures w/supplementation • From 180 kg to 440 kg, takes approx. 12-14 months (Avg daily gain of 500-600 grams)

  3. CATTLE REGIONS

  4. DISTRIBUTION OF CATTLE HERD

  5. Economic ReturnsUS$/Hectare

  6. Argentine Slaughter - 2006

  7. Fed Cattle Marketing Channels

  8. Meat Packers • There are approx. 400 slaughter plants in the country • 37% in GBA, 18% rest BA, 17% Santa Fe, 10% Cordoba • Largest buyer group 3.5%, second 3% • Lately foreign investment (Brazil, U.S.) • 80% of total beef is consumed domestically

  9. Domestic Consumption • Per capita beef consumption at 63 kg • Poultry 29 kg, pork 8 kg, lamb 1 kg, fish 9 kg • Average beef consumption is every other day • Most popular cuts: short ribs, ground beef, knuckle, flank, rump • Breaded beef, steaks, barbecue, stews

  10. Sundays the day that is mostly ate • Most buy at butcher, then supermarket • 50% of people buy beef 2-4 times a week • 50% buy beef from steers, 50% from light steers, heifer and calves • 90% buy fresh beef cut in the moment, 2% buy vacuum-packed beef • Half freeze beef, the other does not • 80-90% of the times women decide, buy, and cook the beef

  11. Cattle PricesMarch 2007 • Breeding cow w/calf or bred heifer US$300 • Two-year old breeding bull US$1,200 • Male Angus calf US$0.94 per kilo • Female Angus calf US$0.80 per kilo • Fed light steer US$0.85 per kilo, heavy steer US$0.94 per kilo • Fed Heifer US$0.90 per kilo

  12. Argentine Beef ExportsProduct Weight

  13. Argentine Beef Exports - 2006Total US$1.27 Billion

  14. Beef Export Products - 2006

  15. Argentine AVG Fobs

  16. Future ??????? • Short-Term: Not many changes from 2006 • Long-Term: Huge potential and opportunities. However, big threat is Gov policy

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