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Salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef market in Americas

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in the Americas rose rapidly from 4 972 t to 7 399 t. This upward trend continued into 2021, with the market reaching 7 601 t.

A slight contraction to 7 418 t occurred in 2022. The market recovered in 2023, climbing to 7 658 t, supported by industry consolidation such as Minerva Foods' acquisition of Breeders and Packers Uruguay, which expanded production capacity in South America.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, production of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in the Americas declined. In 2020, the region produced 7 991 tonnes, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 2.1%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production overall increased by 18.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 8 165 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 17.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.6%	2.7%	(2.1%)	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef from Americas

Exports in kind, t

Exports of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef from the Americas fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 967 tonnes, down 63.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 84.5%, translating to a compound annual decline rate of 46.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.9%)	(19.7%)	(63.6%)	(46.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Angola, Israel, and Hong Kong were the primary destinations for salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef exports from the Americas. Angola accounted for 61.4% of exports in kind, Israel for 7.4%, and Hong Kong for 1.1%. Together, these three markets absorbed 69.9% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef from the Americas in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 8 277 thousand US dollars' worth, reflecting a 45.5% year-over-year drop. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 76.1%, with an annualized decline rate of 38.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.9%)	(16.0%)	(45.5%)	(38.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Angola, Israel, and Hong Kong formed the core of exports in value terms. Angola represented 60.6% of exports in value, Israel 6.9%, and Hong Kong 2.3%. Collectively, these three destinations accounted for 69.8% of total export flows in value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to Americas

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year contraction, imports of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef into the Americas increased. In 2020, the region imported 238 tonnes, showing a steep rise of 57.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 9.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 3.2%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 238 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 26.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.3%)	(26.9%)	57.6%	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and China were the top suppliers of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to the Americas in terms of volume. Italy contributed 6.0% of imports in kind, the Netherlands 0.6%, and China 0.6%. Their combined share reached 7.2% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef into the Americas in value terms increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 370 thousand US dollars, indicating a moderate year-over-year rise of 4.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5%, with an annualized decline rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 727 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual drop of 18.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 12.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.9%)	12.7%	4.0%	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and Denmark remained the main suppliers of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to the Americas in value terms. Italy accounted for 11.5% of imports in value, the Netherlands for 1.3%, and Denmark for 0.6%. Together, they constituted 13.4% of total imports in value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io