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Argentina and Japan agree on beef export terms for vaccination zones
Argentina and Japan have reached a historic sanitary agreement that allows for the export of beef and beef tongue from Argentina's foot-and-mouth disease-free zones with vaccination. This agreement expands upon the existing access granted in 2018, which was limited to the Patagonia region (a zone free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination).
The new deal covers the northern regions of Argentina, where much of the country's livestock production is concentrated. A key component of the agreement is the export of beef tongue, a product with high demand in Japanese gastronomy and a significantly lower tariff (12%) compared to traditional beef cuts (38%).
While the agreement is a major milestone for the Argentine livestock sector, exports cannot begin immediately. Japanese authorities must first conduct audits of Argentina's sanitary systems and inspect specific meat-processing establishments. Industry experts estimate that the first shipments could potentially occur during the first quarter of 2027, pending these official certifications.
Entities
Argentina · IPCVA · Japan · Luis Caputo · Ministry of Economy of Argentina · Pablo Quirno · Senasa
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- [● 22 SOURCES] The agreement establishes sanitary requirements for beef and tongue from foot-and-mouth disease free zones with vaccination. www.agendaabierta.com.ar · lv7.com.ar · derf.ar · www.lamanana.com.ar · www.eldiarioweb.com · +14 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] In February 2026, the committee concluded the risk of foot-and-mouth disease introduction from northern Argentine boneless beef was extremely low. www.agendaabierta.com.ar · economis.com.ar · fm899.com.ar · bairesparatodos.com.ar · www.agrorural.com.py · +2 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] Argentina will resume beef exports to Japan after a 20-year hiatus. www.agendaabierta.com.ar · lv7.com.ar · derf.ar · www.lamanana.com.ar · www.eldiarioweb.com · +15 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] The agreement expands access beyond the Patagonia region, which was previously the only authorized zone. www.agendaabierta.com.ar · derf.ar · www.lamanana.com.ar · www.eldiarioweb.com · lv7.com.ar · +17 more
- [● 22 SOURCES] Japan imports more than USD 3 billion worth of beef annually. www.agendaabierta.com.ar · lv7.com.ar · derf.ar · www.lamanana.com.ar · www.eldiarioweb.com · +13 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] Argentina and Japan have agreed on sanitary requirements for the export of beef and tongue from foot-and-mouth disease-free zones with vaccination. www.agendaabierta.com.ar · www.batimes.com.ar · www.agrorural.com.py · bairesparatodos.com.ar · elregionaldigital.com.ar · +11 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Japanese authorities must conduct an audit of Argentina's sanitary system and inspect establishments before exports can commence. www.canal13sanjuan.com · www.batimes.com.ar · www.agrorural.com.py · elregionaldigital.com.ar · www.miradorprovincial.com · +2 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] The agreement covers beef, beef by-products, and beef tongue. www.agendaabierta.com.ar · www.batimes.com.ar · www.agrorural.com.py · bairesparatodos.com.ar · elregionaldigital.com.ar · +9 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Negotiations for the market opening gained significant momentum in 2024. facundoquiroga.com · www.lamanana.com.ar · www.agendaabierta.com.ar · lv7.com.ar · www.batimes.com.ar · +7 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The first shipments under the new agreement could occur during the first quarter of 2027. elregionaldigital.com.ar · infoalimentacion.com.ar