Weekly world protein digest: Australian red meat & red meat provide emerging, red meat rice created in S. Korea, HPAI in US

Weekly USDA US red meat, red meat export gross sales

Red meat: Internet US gross sales of eleven,000 MT for 2024–a marketing-year low–were down 2 % from the former week and 12 % from the prior 4-week reasonable. Will increase had been essentially for South Korea (4,300 MT, together with decreases of 400 MT), China (2,100 MT, together with decreases of 200 MT), Japan (2,000 MT, together with decreases of 200 MT), Taiwan (700 MT, together with decreases of 100 MT), and Mexico (400 MT, together with decreases of 100 MT). Exports of 14,400 MT had been down 10 % from the former week and 9 % from the prior 4-week reasonable. The locations had been essentially to South Korea (3,900 MT), Japan (3,700 MT), China (2,700 MT), Mexico (1,500 MT), and Taiwan (900 MT).

Red meat: Internet US gross sales of 33,800 MT for 2024 had been up 36 % from the former week and 10 % from the prior 4-week reasonable. Will increase had been essentially for Mexico (9,200 MT, together with decreases of 500 MT), Canada (8,900 MT, together with decreases of 600 MT), Japan (5,500 MT, together with decreases of 400 MT), South Korea (1,900 MT, together with decreases of 700 MT), and Vietnam (1,600 MT). Exports of 32,100 MT had been down 7 % from the former week and six % from the prior 4-week reasonable. The locations had been essentially to Mexico (11,200 MT), South Korea (5,000 MT), Japan (4,700 MT), China (3,000 MT), and Canada (1,900 MT).

USDA document on Australian cattle sector

Australian red meat provide is forecast to develop after attaining the tip of the herd rebuild duration. This follows a multi-year drought from 2017 to 2019 which ended in a big decline within the nationwide farm animals herd. The marked slowdown within the expansion of the nationwide herd is predicted to be pushed through a better feminine slaughter in 2024, specifically with a tender breeder age profile lowering breeder substitute charges within the brief time period. The greater provide of farm animals for slaughter in 2024 is forecast to spice up reside farm animals and red meat exports. Reside export volumes are set for a 36 % spice up in 2024, albeit from a modest degree in 2023.

With a better provide of cattle, after attaining the tip of the herd rebuild section, together with average reside export farm animals costs, reside farm animals exports are set for a large spice up in 2024. With the expansion within the provide of red meat farm animals for 2024, red meat exports are anticipated to achieve the fourth best possible on file. The 3 extra really extensive previous export effects are related to farm animals liquidation because of drought, and as such, the 2024 forecast, if discovered, can be a considerable milestone for the Australian red meat business. The spice up in red meat exports correlates with the expected decline in red meat manufacturing in america because the business starts to go into its herd rebuild section in 2024. The predicted upward push in Australian red meat exports helps a most probably upward push in call for for red meat imports through america, and creates a possibility to regain the marketplace percentage it misplaced in recent times all through the herd rebuild to its key markets, China, Japan, and South Korea.

The Australian red meat business is forecast to proceed its momentum of emerging manufacturing in 2024. The chance of softening feed grain costs all through 2024, together with company red meat costs, is predicted to inspire an extra manufacturing spice up. A lot of the greater manufacturing is forecast to spice up home intake, whilst imports and exports are anticipated to stay somewhat flat in 2024. The dwelling value pressures skilled in Australia over fresh years display indicators of moderating after salary expansion matched a declining inflation fee on the finish of 2023. With this, the according to capita intake of red meat is predicted to stay strong, and the expansion in general intake is pushed through the emerging Australian inhabitants

US money farm animals costs nearing file top

Money farm animals averaged $187.47 closing week, up $2.35 from the former week and the second one best possible ever in the back of $188.75 for the week ended June 9, 2023. Whilst packers bought a powerful 83,000 head closing week, together with 16,000 head “with time,” maximum money assets be expecting secure/more impregnable costs once more this week. However with USDA’s Livestock on Feed File out Friday afternoon, money negotiations can be gradual to expand and energetic business isn’t most probably till overdue within the week.

USDA: Spain’s meals processing business document

In 2023, Spain imported $2.2 billion price of agricultural, seafood and woodland merchandise from america, up 3 % in comparison to the former yr. Even if inflation charges declined in 2023 as in comparison to the file highs registered in 2022, they remained larger in comparison to pre-pandemic ranges. The top power value of uncooked fabrics and exertions, in addition to the results of the drought, have greater the inflationary state of affairs with repercussions for the productiveness of businesses and their margins, in addition to for family intake. Regardless of the commercial and political uncertainties, Spain’s meals and beverage sector continues to turn a continuing and sure efficiency. With probably the most aggressive meals processing industries in Europe, Spain’s call for for substances continues to extend, in addition to its call for for distilled spirits, red meat and red meat merchandise, seafood, pulses, and tree nuts.

China’s red meat imports hunch to start out 2024

China imported 160,000 MT of red meat all through the primary two months of this yr, down 56.7% from the similar duration closing yr. The pointy drop in imports comes as China’s red meat manufacturing reached the best possible degree since 2014 closing yr.

‘Red meat rice’ the following problem for red meat

South Korean researchers have grown red meat cells in rice grains in what they are saying is a significant step in opposition to reaching a sustainable, reasonably priced and environmentally pleasant supply of protein that might change farmed farm animals for meat. “Red meat rice” makes use of grain debris as the bottom for cultivating animal muscle and fats cells. Within the analysis, rice grains had been handled with enzymes to create an optimum atmosphere for mobile expansion, then infused with bovine cells which are cultivated to reach the general hybrid product, which resembles a pinkish grain of rice.

Restoration continues for US egg layer flocks suffering from HPAI

The restoration from extremely pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in egg layer flocks is progressing as two main industrial egg sector mega-flock farms had been launched from quarantine this week. Those farms, situated in Hardin County, Ohio (2.6 million head), and Merced County, California (1.4 million head), had been some of the closing last below quarantine. These days, just one small industrial egg layer operation in Dallas County, Missouri (20,000 head), stays below quarantine. In general, the HPAI outbreak that started within the fall of 2023 affected flocks totaling 12.9 million birds, together with an extra 2.8 million egg layer pullets.

USDA Farm animals, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: March 2024

Expected % adjustments in 2024 crimson meat, poultry, and dairy exports in comparison with 2023 U.S. export forecasts for crimson meat, poultry, and dairy for 2024 in comparison to exact export knowledge from 2023 are introduced underneath in a percent-change layout.

In 2024, red meat exports are anticipated to be about 8.3 % not up to the ones of 2023 because of decrease 2024 red meat manufacturing from tightening farm animals provides, in addition to from harder world festival from such red meat exporting nations as Australia. Red meat exports are forecast to extend virtually 4.6 % over 2023 because of larger home manufacturing and no more world festival from the Eu Union. Broiler exports in 2024 are anticipated to say no about 1.4 % in comparison with closing yr, because of larger home costs and susceptible call for from China. Turkey is predicted to be competitively priced in 2024, with exports forecast to be up 6.4 % in comparison with 2023. When put next with 2023, dairy exports on a skim-solids milk-equivalent foundation must build up relatively this yr—about 0.2 %. Moderately robust home call for for dairy merchandise and restricted expansion in milk manufacturing will most probably prohibit export expansion.

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Red meat/Livestock: In keeping with slaughter knowledge via early March 2024, the projection for cow slaughter is raised within the first part of the yr and fed farm animals marketings are shifted out of the primary quarter and into the outlying quarters at a extra speedy tempo. Because of this, the forecast is raised through 140 million kilos to 26.325 billion kilos. Livestock costs are raised on company call for and up to date value knowledge. The forecast for red meat imports within the first quarter is raised 50 million kilos to one.200 billion kilos. Projections for red meat exports are unchanged from closing month. 

Dairy: The forecasts for dairy herd dimension, milk according to cow, and general milk manufacturing in 2024 had been reduced relative to the closing month’s forecast to 9.335 million head, 24,345 kilos, and 227.3 billion kilos, respectively. With expectancies of establishment home call for and in response to fresh business knowledge, the 2024 dairy import forecasts had been revised upward, whilst U.S. dairy export forecasts had been revised downward. The 2024 reasonable value forecasts for butter and Cheddar cheese had been revised upward, whilst the cost forecasts for dry whey and nonfat dry milk had been revised downward. The 2024 forecast for the all-milk value has been greater to $21.25 according to hundredweight, $0.30 larger than closing month’s forecast.

Red meat/Hogs: The primary-quarter industrial red meat manufacturing is raised 30 million kilos to 7.2 billion kilos on higher-than-expected February manufacturing. Overall 2024 industrial red meat manufacturing is predicted to be 27.9 billion kilos, up 2.2 % from a yr in the past. Reside equal costs of 51-52 % lean hogs are forecast to reasonable about $61 according to cwt, 3.7 % above costs in 2023. Red meat exports for 2024 are raised 50 million kilos on robust call for from main uploading nations and weakening competitiveness of EU red meat because of decrease manufacturing and better costs. Overall 2024 red meat exports are anticipated to be 7.1 billion kilos, 4.6 % above year-ago shipments.

Poultry/Eggs: This month, projected broiler manufacturing for 2024 is greater on widening margins between feed prices and wholesale costs. Projected broiler costs are unchanged, however exports are adjusted down on a extra aggressive world marketplace. Egg manufacturing is adjusted down within the first quarter of 2024 on a smaller laying flock. Egg costs are adjusted down on fresh knowledge, and projected imports and exports for eggs and egg merchandise are unchanged from closing month. Projected turkey manufacturing is adjusted down within the first part of 2024 on fresh placement knowledge, and projected exports are adjusted up relatively on fresh business knowledge. Turkey costs are adjusted up within the first quarter on fresh value knowledge.

Weekly USDA dairy document

CME GROUP CASH MARKETS (3/15) BUTTER: Grade AA closed at $2.8225 The weekly reasonable for Grade AA is $2.8290 (+$0.0175). CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.4425 and 40# blocks at $1.4700. The weekly reasonable for barrels is $1.4370, (-$0.1490) and blocks, $1.4495 (-$0.0425). NONFAT DRY MILK: Grade A closed at $1.1625. The weekly reasonable for Grade A is $1.1650 (-$0.0020). DRY WHEY: Additional grade dry whey closed at $0.4450. The weekly reasonable for dry whey is $0.4300 (+$0.0160).

BUTTER HIGHLIGHTS: Retail call for is powerful to secure around the nation. Alternatively, call for to safe rather a lot for upcoming spring vacations range. For the West, contacts observe previous spring vacations are encouraging extra constant Q1 process. For the Central, contacts observe buyer hobby has been slower to select up forward of the spring vacation season. Some stakeholders say meals provider is weakening within the West area. Some vendors point out purchasing hobby is more potent from Canadian clients. Cream stays readily to be had for lots of the country. Butter makers are working robust to secure manufacturing schedules. Alternatively, tight unsalted spot load availability via Q2 is famous through some producers. Bulk butter overages vary from 3 to twelve cents above marketplace, throughout all areas.

CHEESE HIGHLIGHTS: Farm degree milk manufacturing continues to develop within the East area. Contacts percentage Magnificence III spot milk call for is rising as spring vacations inch nearer. Contacts percentage cheese inventories are plentiful. Barrel call for has dropped, and the block/barrel inversion on business money exchanges resolved consequently. Retail call for is secure to more potent. Call for for cheese within the Central area is rising. Contacts counsel greater call for is because of each bearish cheese costs in addition to seasonal vacation call for. Milk availability is rising, and cheese manufacturing schedules are secure. Spot milk costs vary from $3.50-under to $.50-over Magnificence III. Cheese inventories are famous to be normally to be had. Retail call for within the west is famous to be weaker to trending flat. Magnificence III milk is quickly to be had for cheesemakers within the area. Processors are working secure manufacturing schedules, and inventories are famous to be plentiful.

FLUID MILK: All through a lot of the rustic, milk manufacturing is powerful or strengthening. Within the South Central portion of the Midwest, contacts notes milk manufacturing has been below drive because of air high quality issues. Instructional establishments making ready for spring ruin have contributed to lighter Magnificence I call for to various degress in every area. Contacts within the Mid- Atlantic and Southeast document robust call for for Magnificence II milk as spring attracts close to. Contacts within the Midwest relayed spot milk buying and selling at an identical costs to closing week, with costs normally starting from $3.50-under to $0.50-over Magnificence, however some have relayed provides as little as $6 below Magnificence III. Condensed skim milk is changing into extra to be had within the East and West, and provides are plentiful within the Midwest. Cream volumes are to be had in all 3 areas. Cream a couple of levels for all Categories are: 1.05 – 1.27 within the East, 1.14 – 1.27 within the Midwest, and 1.00 – 1.21 within the West.

DRY PRODUCTS: Costs for low/medium warmth nonfat dry milk (NDM) moved larger on the backside of the variability within the Central and East areas, whilst the variability reduced in size within the West. Contacts within the Central and East areas observe greater hobby from purchases in Mexico, however say the ones calls for are being met through processors within the West. Prime warmth NDM costs moved decrease within the West, as spot inventories stay to be had for buying. Dry buttermilk costs held secure within the Central and East areas however moved decrease on the prime quality within the West. Dry buttermilk call for is average within the Central and East areas and is average to mild within the West. Dry complete milk value moved larger around the vary this week, amid secure call for, tightening inventories, and restricted manufacturing. Costs for dry whey held secure within the West, declined within the East, and narrowed within the Central area this week. Contacts within the East document softening call for and rising spot inventories. Animal feed whey costs have held secure this week, as contacts have reported slower markets than fit to be eaten whey in fresh weeks. Costs for whey protein listen 34% held secure this week. Contacts observe call for is softening however say inventories stay quite tight. The associated fee vary for lactose shifted larger this week, amid an uptick in export call for. Acid and rennet casein costs had been unchanged this week.

INTERNATIONAL DAIRY MARKETS NEWS

WESTERN EUROPEAN OVERVIEW: Western Eu milk manufacturing has, basically, endured to development seasonally upwards. Alternatively, less-than[1]favorable climate stipulations have slowed the rise in some nations. Trade analysts be expecting Eu milk manufacturing to be at or relatively underneath earlier yr manufacturing ranges for the yr of 2024. With out really extensive expansion anticipated for Eu milk manufacturing, nor important growth of dairy marketplace call for, marketplace observers be expecting some balance in milk pay costs a minimum of for the early a part of the yr.

EASTERN EUROPEAN OVERVIEW: As Jap Eu milk manufacturing seasonally will increase, marketplace analysts are learning the longer-term well being of the dairy business in some nations. With higher milk availability, Polish milk costs ranged between 41 to 52 euros according to 100kg in 2023. The analysts are occupied with the potential of greater manufacturing prices for dairy producers as prices for power, exertions, and logistics stay top.

OCEANIA: AUSTRALIA: The Meals and Agricultural Group (FAO) of the United Countries launched the February Dairy Value Index which was once 120.0 issues, up 1.1 % from January. That is down 13.4 % from February 2023 Dairy Australia just lately launched the Scenario and Outlook document for March 2024. Within the document the group mentioned they’re now forecasting expansion in Australian milk manufacturing all through the 2023/2024 season, in comparison to the prior season. January export and import knowledge from Australia had been just lately launched, illustrating a 17.1 % build up in export dairy volumes all through the month, in comparison to January 2023.

NEW ZEALAND: At GDT match 351 the total index noticed the most important drop since August of 2023, with milk powders main the decline in downward momentum all through the development. A bunch in New Zealand which forecasts dairy costs reduced the forecasted milk value following GDT match 351. This team cited the decline in milk powder costs all through the newest GDT match as contributing to the reduced forecast in costs. The New Zealand toddler formulation sector is searching for new markets, as their major export marketplace, China, is expanding home manufacturing of toddler formulation.

SOUTH AMERICA: Milk manufacturing and milk output expectancies have reportedly taken a bullish flip up to now few weeks, much more bullish up to now ten days. Climate has been cooperative to dairy farmers in Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil, in line with contacts in the ones 3 nations. Commodity markets have quieted some within the area. Brazil, the area’s biggest importer, has slowed its intakes of dairy commodities from neighboring companions, in line with investors in the ones nations.

NATIONAL RETAIL REPORT: Standard dairy advertisements greater 7 %, and natural dairy advertisements reduced 62 % this week. Cheese completed forward of ice cream as essentially the most marketed dairy commodity. Standard 6-8 ounce applications of shredded, block, and sliced cheese have weighted reasonable marketed costs of $2.41, $2.45, and $2.51, respectively. Part gallon packing containers of typical milk had a weighted reasonable marketed value of $1.78. Part gallon packing containers of natural milk had a weighted reasonable marketed value of $4.92. This represents an natural top rate of $3.14.