date:Dec 19, 2012
After exceeding 7,000 tonnes swt in October, beef and veal shipments to China during November reached a record 7,955 tonnes swt, up 6% on the previous month and 729% year-on-year (Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry).
Underpinning the increase in beef shipments to China was stronger demand for brisket during November, rising to 1,772 tonnes swt.
With briskets a popular cut for winter dishes in China, such as slow cooked stew and hot pot, higher seasonal demand combined with repo