In a decision welcomed by the agricultural sector, President Javier Milei suspended export taxes on beef and poultry until October 31, 2025. The measure expands the tax relief scheme and aims to accelerate the inflow of foreign currency. According to spokesperson Manuel Adorni, it is a step to "respond by lowering taxes."
The provision was made official after the elimination of export taxes on grains announced in the morning. The Government seeks a confidence shock that restores predictability to the productive sector. Markets replied with increases in bonds and stocks and a sharp drop in country risk.
The impact is felt directly in Córdoba, the country's second-largest beef producer with a strong poultry presence. Regions such as Río Cuarto, Marcos Juárez, and the southeastern part of the province concentrate much of the slaughter and exports. There, meatpacking plants welcomed the move as tax relief and an opportunity for expansion.
Córdoba, benefiting from the tax reduction
The measure is interpreted as a direct nod to the productive interior, the core of the agro-export model. In Córdoba, the meat industry provides thousands of direct jobs and is key to generating foreign currency. The temporary removal of export taxes will allow for improved margins and accelerated investment.
In the southeastern part of the province, poultry producers highlighted that the elimination of taxes improves competitiveness against neighboring countries. Córdoba's chicken meat represents a significant share of Argentina's exports. Río Cuarto, a livestock hub, is already anticipating higher slaughter volumes.
