With Mercosur, the European Union has already accepted the entry of 100,000 tonnes of beef.
AgricultureEuropean Union
- Omissions
- The precise figure is 99,000 tonnes, not 100,000 tonnes (difference of 1,000 tonnes)
- The EU-Mercosur agreement has been negotiated but not yet ratified as of February 2026 - it is not currently in force
- The beef would enter with a 7.5% tariff duty, not duty-free
- The quota represents approximately 1.5% of total EU beef production
- The quota is split: 54,500 tonnes of fresh beef and 44,500 tonnes of frozen beef
- Sources
- PrimaryEuropean Commission - EU Trade: EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement FactsheetThe agreement will allow 99,000 tonnes of Mercosur beef to enter the EU market with a 7.5% duty. The quota is split: 54,500 tonnes fresh beef, 44,500 tonnes frozen beef.
- PrimaryInstitut Jacques Delors - The EU-Mercosur trade agreement at a time of trade diversificationGradually over 5 years to 7.5% for 99,000 tonnes of beef.
- SecondaryIrish Examiner - Mercosur to bring 99,000 tonnes of low-tariff beef into EUThe EU Mercosur deal will include a beef import quota limited to 99,000 tonnes carcase weight, comprising 54,500 tonnes of fresh beef and 44,500 tonnes of frozen beef.