The participation of Argentina beef in this region is negligible. (See attached table beef exports to the Middle East and North Africa). In 1998 only 3 380 tonnes were exported eq. Bone-res worth U $ S 4.5 million.

63% of exports in volume corresponds to frozen boneless cuts mainly to Iran, the main destination of exports to this region. Iran is a market that had a very positive development over the past two years, after the signing of agreement for the importation of fresh meat from Argentina.

The second most important crop is followed by Corned Beef and offal chilled boneless cuts.

The European Union was almost its sole supplier, after the onset of the disease of BSE, these countries decreased meat purchase of Community origin, increasing its purchases from other countries. Argentina should build confidence in European beef and promote BSE-free meat.

Frozen Meat Producers - The freezing of meat - Appearance of frozen meat - Commercial features of frozen meat - Freezing Methods - The Arab market for frozen meat - Major suppliers of Arab countries - The HALAL rite - Participation of Argentina in the Arab market

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