date:Jul 30, 2012
Beef exports were up 2.5% on the same period in 2011 and revenue increased 1.8% to US$2.64bn. Exports to Chile saw the biggest increase, with volumes increasing by 241% between January and June 2012 compared to the same period last year, generating a 260% increase in revenue. Egypt also saw healthy export growth, with a 39% revenue and 41% volume year-on-year increase, as did Hong Kong, with a 32% revenue and 18% volume increase.
Exports to Iran were lower than the previous year, but saw a bi