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Summary of Conference Call on Beef Import Industry Industry Overview - The conference call focused on the beef import industry, particularly the implications of new import measures and pricing trends for beef products in the coming years [1][2]. Key Points and Arguments - Price Trends for Imported Beef: - It is projected that the cost of Brazilian beef will increase by approximately 11%, while Australian beef costs are expected to rise by nearly 30% [3]. - The cost of grass-fed beef from Argentina and Uruguay is anticipated to grow by 7% to 8%, contributing to a higher average import price by 2026 [4]. - The overall import price is expected to remain elevated due to tariffs and domestic supply gaps, with continued support for prices into 2027 [4]. - Market Dynamics: - Brazil is adjusting its cattle slaughtering schedule to meet demand in the first half of the year, alongside sustained demand from the U.S. market, leading to intense price competition [4]. - Domestic prices for certain grass-fed beef products are currently high, but the price difference for frozen culled cow beef compared to foreign grass-fed products is minimal, with frozen culled cow beef priced around 66 yuan per kilogram [4][5]. - Consumer Preferences: - Some domestic beef products are priced lower than Australian beef, which may lead downstream restaurants to prefer domestic alternatives. However, high tariffs (up to 67%) on imports will limit future resource supplementation to domestic sources [5]. - Inventory Levels: - Current frozen meat inventory levels are slightly high but are being consumed at an accelerated rate, with inventory turnover increasing by over 10% in November [6]. - The highest inventory was recorded at the end of September, with a decline noted by the end of October and November, driven by seasonal demand and companies accelerating shipments to manage year-end financial obligations [6]. Additional Important Insights - The overall demand for beef is expected to remain strong, particularly during peak seasons such as the Spring Festival, despite some concerns about demand in 2026 [6]. - The dynamics of the beef import market are influenced by both domestic pricing strategies and international supply chain adjustments, indicating a complex interplay between local and global market conditions [4][5].