The most popular cuts of meat Vaccine They recorded increases well above last November’s inflation, which Indec put at 2.5%. According to the organization’s monthly report, these are the products examined recorded an increase of 2.9 to 13% compared to last October. The sharpest increase was led by the roast, from $11,775.55 in October to $13,304.75 in November, an increase of 13%. In the meat industry, they explained that the increase was due to a combination of several factors reduced supply of finished animals, affected by the rains, the retention and improvement of livestock and a strong demand typical of seasonality, such as: B. the upcoming festivals.
Among the products are Common ground beef, a mass-consumer product, rose to $8,018.07 from $7,320.71. corresponds to 9.5% monthly. The range rose from $12,018.19 to $13,024.15, up 8.4%. while the Quadril went from $14,686.83 to $16,063.71, an increase of 9.4%. The buttocks for his part climbed $15,191.59 to $16,740.11, 10.2% more from one month to the next.
The only moderate increase was in frozen hamburgers, 4 unit package increased from $5,596.56 to $5,756.54, a monthly variation of 2.9%. On the other hand, the behavior of Whole chicken moved inversely, rising from $3,681.62 to $3,642.98, meaning it fell 1%.
Eugenia Brusca, economist at the Institute for the Promotion of Beef (Ipcva)highlighted that The price increase was primarily due to a lower supply of finished animals. Added to this was the impact of heavy rains in the province of Buenos Aires, which made it difficult to leave the farm and complicated the processing processes in both pasture and nutritional supplementation. “This year, because of the rains, everything was brought forward: there were no ready animals and those who were ready could not leave” said.
He also mentioned that there was a slight increase in internal and external demand, which helped confirm the new values. “There was a revaluation of live animals, which was reflected in the pre-election devaluation“He added. Supply had already been weakened by the effects of the drought of recent years and by the appreciation of the heavy animal, which had led to many producers retaining their ownership. This combination – low availability and increasing demand – put direct pressure on consumer prices.
He pointed that out “Domestic consumption shows slight recovery”which reinforces the strength of demand in December. “Average consumption is 52 kilos per inhabitant per year, compared to 47 kilos last year. The lowest social classes are those who declare that they consume more meat, especially economical cuts and cuts. 70% of production remains on the domestic market; there is no conflict between export and domestic consumption, because what is exported is a different product than that preferred by the local population,” stood out.
Miguel Schiariti, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Meat and Derivatives (Ciccra), explained this The increase in grill prices was mainly seasonal. “It’s spring, it’s hot and people want to grill. They have free time, a green space and want to put something on the grill.”. “Much of what’s sold today is roast meat that wasn’t eaten in the winter. Because it wasn’t supposed to be sold back then, it was frozen.”he emphasized.
The leader expected this It’s likely that meat – and not just roasts – will see new increases next week, just before the holidays. “Especially the Christmas pieces, like the matambre, the square or the peceto for the vitel toné. If you want to spend less, do it with a square and it looks the same.” Indian.
According to Schiariti, These cuts could increase between 8% and 10%, but without a sudden jump. because suppliers are “afraid of not being able to collect” and that consumers do not recognize the new values. “Something will go up because in the Cañuelas market the farm is getting smaller and when there is less farm, the price goes up.”he synthesized.
Daniel Urciafrom the Argentine Regional Refrigeration Industry Association (Fifra), He attributed the increases to the increase in existing assets. “The butcher has to transfer this increase to the cuts,” he explained. According to Ipcva data, the increase in grilling was 8.8%. He pointed out that “it clearly corresponds to the recomposition of agricultural prices.”
He added that the trend continued in December. “It’s up 5% so far this month because the market is very stable. When you talk to ranchers, feed processors and others, the value of the calf and steer is still not the answer today, even though the feed or the corn is accessible.” Indian.
In this context, he assumed that the upward pressure would not end. “There is still a little more tension. And if we assume that there will be lower supply next year, we will enter months where prices will rise above the rate of inflation,” he warned.
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