A tweet is going viral on social media sites with the claim that India is the largest exporter of beef. Meanwhile, a Twitter user arshad_ghumro, wrote, “Indians should first boycott your own country they are the largest exporter of beef! Sharam Karo Sharam,” along with the #BoycottCadbury and #India.
Fact Check
According to Statista, the U.S top the list of the Trade value of leading beef exporters worldwide in 2021 (in billion U.S. dollars) whereas India is in 6th position on the list.
In 2022, Brazil and the United States were forecasted to be the top exporters of beef and veal, with an export volume of 2.6 million and 1.5 million metric tons of beef and veal, respectively.
Moreover, taking a view of 1 year earlier, Brazil was the largest beef exporter in the world in 2020 followed by Australia, the United States, India, and Argentina.
Conclusion
From this DFRAC fact check, it is clear that India is not the largest exporter of beef. Therefore, the viral claim is false.
Claim Review: India is the largest exporter of beef Claimed by: arshad_ghumro Fact Check: Fake |