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Jun 13, 2026

China continues to accumulate imported beef stocks

The strong pace of beef imports into China is not being matched by a fluid wholesale market, resulting in a continued buildup of product inventories.

Jun 13, 2026
The slowdown in slaughter spreads across the main cattle-producing regions
Cattle slaughter in federally inspected plants (SIF), which account for Brazil’s export-oriented industry, totaled 11.81 million head between January and May, down 2.3% from the same period in 2025. However, behind this moderate overall decline, a clear regionalization of cattle supply is beginning to emerge, with reductions concentrated in some of the country’s main producing areas.
Jun 11, 2026
New veterinary residue detection in beef exported to China triggers MGAP investigation
Chinese sanitary authorities have flagged Frigorífico Tacuarembó after detecting residues of imidocarb, an antiparasitic drug, in a shipment of Uruguayan beef, prompting a new investigation by Uruguay’s Ministry of Livestock.

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Steer (US$/kg carcass weight)

Last update 06/08/2026

MercosurUS$4.81-2.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.32-2.3%

UruguayUS$5.6-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.74-4.0%

ParaguayUS$51.0%

AustraliaUS$5.8-5.2%

USAUS$8.92-0.3%

MercosurUS$4.81-2.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.32-2.3%

UruguayUS$5.6-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.74-4.0%

ParaguayUS$51.0%

AustraliaUS$5.8-5.2%

USAUS$8.92-0.3%

MercosurUS$4.81-2.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.32-2.3%

UruguayUS$5.6-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.74-4.0%

ParaguayUS$51.0%

AustraliaUS$5.8-5.2%

USAUS$8.92-0.3%

MercosurUS$4.81-2.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.32-2.3%

UruguayUS$5.6-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.74-4.0%

ParaguayUS$51.0%

AustraliaUS$5.8-5.2%

USAUS$8.92-0.3%

MercosurUS$4.81-2.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.32-2.3%

UruguayUS$5.6-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.74-4.0%

ParaguayUS$51.0%

AustraliaUS$5.8-5.2%

USAUS$8.92-0.3%

MercosurUS$4.81-2.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.32-2.3%

UruguayUS$5.6-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.74-4.0%

ParaguayUS$51.0%

AustraliaUS$5.8-5.2%

USAUS$8.92-0.3%

MercosurUS$4.81-2.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.32-2.3%

UruguayUS$5.6-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.74-4.0%

ParaguayUS$51.0%

AustraliaUS$5.8-5.2%

USAUS$8.92-0.3%

MercosurUS$4.81-2.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.32-2.3%

UruguayUS$5.6-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.74-4.0%

ParaguayUS$51.0%

AustraliaUS$5.8-5.2%

USAUS$8.92-0.3%

MercosurUS$4.81-2.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.32-2.3%

UruguayUS$5.6-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.74-4.0%

ParaguayUS$51.0%

AustraliaUS$5.8-5.2%

USAUS$8.92-0.3%

MercosurUS$4.81-2.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.32-2.3%

UruguayUS$5.6-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.74-4.0%

ParaguayUS$51.0%

AustraliaUS$5.8-5.2%

USAUS$8.92-0.3%

MercosurUS$4.81-2.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.32-2.3%

UruguayUS$5.6-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.74-4.0%

ParaguayUS$51.0%

AustraliaUS$5.8-5.2%

USAUS$8.92-0.3%

MercosurUS$4.81-2.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.32-2.3%

UruguayUS$5.6-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.74-4.0%

ParaguayUS$51.0%

AustraliaUS$5.8-5.2%

USAUS$8.92-0.3%

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Asia

China continues to accumulate imported beef stocks

The strong pace of beef imports into China is not being matched by a fluid wholesale market, resulting in a continued buildup of product inventories.

Jun 13, 2026

Brazil

The slowdown in slaughter spreads across the main cattle-producing regions

Cattle slaughter in federally inspected plants (SIF), which account for Brazil’s export-oriented industry, totaled 11.81 million head between January and May, down 2.3% from the same period in 2025. However, behind this moderate overall decline, a clear regionalization of cattle supply is beginning to emerge, with reductions concentrated in some of the country’s main producing areas.

Jun 13, 2026

Uruguay

New veterinary residue detection in beef exported to China triggers MGAP investigation

Chinese sanitary authorities have flagged Frigorífico Tacuarembó after detecting residues of imidocarb, an antiparasitic drug, in a shipment of Uruguayan beef, prompting a new investigation by Uruguay’s Ministry of Livestock.

Jun 11, 2026

Paraguay - Markets

Standard slaughter-ready males reach the US$/kg 5.00 threshold

Paraguay’s cattle market continues to strengthen, with prices rising by about 5 cents per kilogram over the past week. According to one market operator, transactions for standard slaughter-ready males are being concluded within a range of US$/kg 4.95-5.00 carcass, bringing the market reference to the historic US$/kg 5.00 carcass threshold.

Jun 9, 2026

Paraguay

Gauto family group takes over Frigonorte operations

The Gauto family group will take over operations at Frigonorte, a meatpacking plant located in the department of Amambay, according to information confirmed by the company to Valor Agro. The agreement was finalized in recent days as part of a medium- and long-term arrangement, with operations expected to begin during the first 10 days of July.

Jun 9, 2026

Argentina - Markets

Export cattle prices move lower

Export cattle prices finally moved lower. British-breed cross steers, considered the highest-quality category for beef production, declined to a range of Ar$ 7,700-7,900 per kg hook weight, while zebu-cross steers traded between Ar$ 7,600-7,700 per kg hook weight.

Jun 9, 2026

Argentina

Year-to-date slaughter down 10%; steer slaughter falls 20%

During the first five months of 2026, cattle slaughter totaled 4.94 million head, approximately 540,000 fewer than the 5.48 million head processed during the same period in 2025, representing a decline of 9.8%.

Jun 9, 2026

Argentina

May slaughter rises from April but declines year-on-year

Cattle slaughter reached 1.001 million head in May, up 4.0% from the previous month but down 11.3% from May 2025.

Jun 9, 2026

Argentina

Record imports of Brazilian beef expected in May

Brazil exported a record 3,125 tons of chilled and frozen beef to Argentina in May 2026, according to Informe Ganadero based on Secex data.

Jun 9, 2026

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