Israel imported $45.2 million worth of Argentine beef in July alone, totaling 5,000 tons—2,400 tons chilled and 2,600 tons frozen—making it Argentina’s second-largest export market after China, according to the Argentine Beef Export Consortium (ABC).
The beef bound for Israel carried unusually high international market prices: $9,442 per ton for chilled and $8,680 per ton for frozen. Argentina’s overall beef exports in July reached 62,200 tons valued at $346.9 million, a 1.1% drop in volume but a 5.5% rise in total value due to higher export prices.
Argentine Ambassador to Israel Shimon Axel Wahnish praised the trade figures, saying, “Israel was the second-most important destination for Argentine beef in July, right after China. This reflects the enormous commercial potential between our countries.”
From January to July 2025, Argentina’s beef exports totaled $1.94 billion, up 17.7% from the same period last year, despite a 12.6% decline in overall volume. While China accounts for roughly 72% of exports, Israel’s emergence as the second-largest market underscores strong demand for high-quality kosher beef and economic opportunities in bilateral trade.
For context, the U.S. was Argentina’s fourth-largest beef market in July, importing 2,600 tons—half the volume sent to Israel—reflecting America’s domestic beef production capacity.