Trade restrictions suppress Argentinean beef trade in 2006
ARGENTINA - Argentina’s beef exports were down by almost a third in 2006 compared with 2005, according to final figures released in the European Market Survey. Restrictions were applied by the Argentinean government in March 2006 which virtually suspended exports for 180 days in order to ensure domestic beef supplies and curb soaring domestic inflation. The restrictions were relaxed throughput the year, but were tightened again in December as domestic supplies fell due to reduced throughput and strong demand.TheCattleSite News Desk