Chile’s beef chain is separating production, sourcing and export roles

Chile’s new official beef bulletin points to a diverging market development: in the first half of 2026, both cattle slaughter and beef production fell compared with the same period of 2025. At the same time, exports and imports increased. For a supply chain that is small alongside South America’s major exporting countries, this combination matters: domestic production, sourcing and trade orientation are moving in different directions.