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HomeAggregate Demand and SupplyChina Welcomes Colombian Beef: Brazil Braces for Market Shifts!

China Welcomes Colombian Beef: Brazil Braces for Market Shifts!

October 12, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Aggregate Demand and Supply, Balance of Payments, Economic Growth, Economic News, Government Policy, The Global Economy Comments Off on China Welcomes Colombian Beef: Brazil Braces for Market Shifts!
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China has given the green light to Colombia’s beef exports, marking a significant move in the international meat trade. This decision was communicated to Brazilian meatpacker Minerva, which owns two plants in Colombia. The company stated that only a few bureaucratic procedures remain before the exports can officially commence. Minerva’s plants in Bucaramanga and Cienaga de Oro are set to join their assets in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, enhancing their market presence in China.

Now, for our young business and economics aficionados, here’s the lowdown. International trade is influenced by various factors, including political relations, economic conditions, and market demand. In this case, China’s decision to open its market to Colombian beef has implications for other beef-exporting countries, especially Brazil.

Interestingly, while this seems like a win for Colombia, Brazil has expressed concerns. Despite Brazil’s strong performance in beef and chicken exports this year, there’s been a noticeable decline in the prices of these products in the international market. For instance, the price paid by Chinese importers for beef has dropped from US$ 7,500 per ton last year to US$ 4,500 per ton this year. This price drop has affected Brazil’s export revenues and has been cited as a reason for the decline in cattle prices.

Furthermore, the average price for Brazilian chicken meat in August was US$ 1,872.80 per ton, marking a decrease compared to previous years. Despite these challenges, Brazil remains a global leader in chicken meat exports, with projections indicating that they will account for one-third of global trade this year.

This situation offers a lesson on the intricacies of international trade and how market dynamics can influence trade relations and pricing. It’s a real-world example of how decisions in one country can have ripple effects in the global market.

THINK LIKE AN ECONOMIST!

Q1. Define the term current account. 

Q2. Explain the impact that news story is likely to have on the Brazilian current account. 

Q3. Analyse the impact that an increase in beef exports to China will have on different economic agents in Colombia.

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