Japan opens market to Argentine beef, expanding beyond Patagonia
Japan has opened its market to Argentine beef, as announced by Economy Minister Luis Caputo. Previously, only beef from Patagonia, which is free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination, was allowed. This expands Argentina's export access to a high-value market, though the scope of the opening (e.g., which regions or cuts) remains unspecified.
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Argentina Reopens Japan Beef Market After 20-Year Hiatus
Argentina has secured renewed access for its beef exports to the Japanese market after a two-decade hiatus, following the finalization of sanitary agreements. This development expands market access beyond the previously permitted Patagonian region, though the specific scope of eligible regions and cuts remains unspecified. The move is assessed to diversify Argentina's export destinations and deepen bilateral trade ties.