The report from the European Commission shows Brazil cannot prove its beef supplied to the EU market is not treated with Oestradiol 17.
The IFA president has called for the EU to immediately stop imports of beef from Brazil and cease negotiations with the Mercosur countries.
Drop in overall production, falling US exports as imports and more Australian beef exports forecast for next year by USDA
EU enthusiasm for getting Mercosur trade deal approved means that deals could be done to overcome opposition.
The tight beef supply continues to support EU beef producer prices and the price of live animals, the European Commission's short-term outlook said.
Figures released by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue show that the value of dairy imports jumped 16% between 2019 and 2023.
Another new market opens for Irish beef, but past experience suggests that impact will take time.
Tighter cattle supply and strong competition from Australia and Brazil squeeze US beef export volumes for first half of 2024.
Big revision to USDA forecasts in July outlook compared with previous outlook released in April.