Argentine Beef Industry Deepens Cooperation with China, Leveraging CIIE to Consolidate Market Position(Nov 10)

Argentine Beef Industry Deepens Cooperation with China, Leveraging CIIE to Consolidate Market Position

Source: foodmate.net

Original link: https://news.foodmate.net/2026/11/756725.html

From November 5 to 10, the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held in Shanghai. The Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA) participated in the form of a national pavilion under the "Argentine Beef" brand, jointly showcasing products with 14 Argentine beef export enterprises, to further consolidate the brand influence and commercial network of Argentine beef in China, its largest export market.

According to Argentina's Costa Report, on the opening day of the CIIE on November 5, Argentine Ambassador to China Marcelo Suarez Salvia and Argentine Consul General in Shanghai Luciano Tanto Clement successively visited the Argentine national pavilion, touring the exhibition hall and exchanging views with participating enterprise representatives.

This year's CIIE gathered 162 countries, regions, and international organizations, with over 4,100 overseas enterprises participating. The total exhibition area exceeded 440,000 square meters for the first time, making it not only a showcase for global products but also an important platform for domestic and foreign enterprises to connect.

Against this backdrop, Argentina hoped to leverage the platform effect of the CIIE to expand business channels, strengthen ties with importers, and elevate the market position of Argentine beef before China, Asia's major buyer.

Following CIIE convention, the opening day primarily featured protocol activities and institutional visits, so no substantial transactions were concluded that day. Starting November 6, the exhibition hall transitioned into a business negotiation phase, with the Argentine side promoting its export products to international buyers and importers.

As business negotiations commenced, the 14 beef export enterprises participating with IPCVA centrally showcased their product portfolios. This joint participation aimed to demonstrate the supply capacity and product diversity of the Argentine meat industry and to create new business opportunities.

China is the number one export destination for Argentine beef, making this CIIE participation particularly significant. The expo provided Argentina with a window to consolidate trade relationships, showcase product quality, and advance new cooperation with Chinese buyers. Under IPCVA's organization, major Argentine export enterprises are leveraging this international platform to maintain and expand their share in the global meat trade.