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Oct 14, 2026

Report N°1707

Chinese buyers slowly return at slightly lower prices
USDA forecasts decline in global beef exports in 2027
Female cattle retention reduces slaughter in Brazil, particularly in the North
Argentine cattle slaughter remains below last year’s level
Brazil dominates Chile’s beef import market
Carcass weights are expected to reach a ceiling in the US in 2027
China’s wholesale beef price falls after Golden Week

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Steer (US$/kg carcass weight)

Last update 10/12/2026

MercosurUS$5.011.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.71.5%

UruguayUS$61.7%

ArgentinaUS$5.610.2%

ParaguayUS$5.450.6%

AustraliaUS$5.931.2%

USAUS$7.62-0.1%

MercosurUS$5.011.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.71.5%

UruguayUS$61.7%

ArgentinaUS$5.610.2%

ParaguayUS$5.450.6%

AustraliaUS$5.931.2%

USAUS$7.62-0.1%

MercosurUS$5.011.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.71.5%

UruguayUS$61.7%

ArgentinaUS$5.610.2%

ParaguayUS$5.450.6%

AustraliaUS$5.931.2%

USAUS$7.62-0.1%

MercosurUS$5.011.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.71.5%

UruguayUS$61.7%

ArgentinaUS$5.610.2%

ParaguayUS$5.450.6%

AustraliaUS$5.931.2%

USAUS$7.62-0.1%

MercosurUS$5.011.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.71.5%

UruguayUS$61.7%

ArgentinaUS$5.610.2%

ParaguayUS$5.450.6%

AustraliaUS$5.931.2%

USAUS$7.62-0.1%

MercosurUS$5.011.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.71.5%

UruguayUS$61.7%

ArgentinaUS$5.610.2%

ParaguayUS$5.450.6%

AustraliaUS$5.931.2%

USAUS$7.62-0.1%

MercosurUS$5.011.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.71.5%

UruguayUS$61.7%

ArgentinaUS$5.610.2%

ParaguayUS$5.450.6%

AustraliaUS$5.931.2%

USAUS$7.62-0.1%

MercosurUS$5.011.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.71.5%

UruguayUS$61.7%

ArgentinaUS$5.610.2%

ParaguayUS$5.450.6%

AustraliaUS$5.931.2%

USAUS$7.62-0.1%

MercosurUS$5.011.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.71.5%

UruguayUS$61.7%

ArgentinaUS$5.610.2%

ParaguayUS$5.450.6%

AustraliaUS$5.931.2%

USAUS$7.62-0.1%

MercosurUS$5.011.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.71.5%

UruguayUS$61.7%

ArgentinaUS$5.610.2%

ParaguayUS$5.450.6%

AustraliaUS$5.931.2%

USAUS$7.62-0.1%

MercosurUS$5.011.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.71.5%

UruguayUS$61.7%

ArgentinaUS$5.610.2%

ParaguayUS$5.450.6%

AustraliaUS$5.931.2%

USAUS$7.62-0.1%

MercosurUS$5.011.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.71.5%

UruguayUS$61.7%

ArgentinaUS$5.610.2%

ParaguayUS$5.450.6%

AustraliaUS$5.931.2%

USAUS$7.62-0.1%

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Brazil

Export volume fluctuates within new parameters

Beef export volumes have declined significantly since late July, partly due to weaker demand after China’s 2026 quota was filled and partly because of lower production.

Oct 14, 2026

FOB Mercosur - Markets

Mercosur Steer reaches all-time high

The revised Mercosur steer price index exceeded US$ 5.00/kg carcass weight for the first time on record, driven mainly by the rapidly strengthening Brazilian market, where the consolidation of the herd rebuilding phase is reducing finished cattle supplies. Prices also increased in the other three countries in the region.

Oct 13, 2026

FOB Mercosur

Russia seeks offal for delivery before Christmas

A Uruguayan exporter reported Russian enquiries to WBR at US$ 2,000/t FOB for liver, US$ 4,650/t FOB for tongue and US$ 2,100/t FOB for heart. These were bids received, with no confirmed transactions.

Oct 13, 2026

FOB Mercosur

Uruguayan beef sales concluded with Brazil

A regional operator reported sales of Uruguayan beef to Brazil concluded last week.

Oct 13, 2026

FOB Mercosur

Spot business reported in Chile as Paraguay holds firm on prices

Chile’s beef market remains quiet, with Brazilian 19-20 cut sets trading at around US$ 7,400-7,500/t. A Paraguayan exporter confirmed retail-segment sales to WBR at US$ 8,500/t. The transaction provides a price indication above the levels reported by other operators for Paraguayan beef.

Oct 13, 2026

FOB Mercosur

US market stabilizes as doubts grow over additional supplies

The US beef market showed signs of stabilizing over the past week following the price adjustments recorded since September.

Argentine market sources reported prices of US$ 6,200/t CFR for in-quota 90 VL, but virtually no business due to intense competition with Brazil in this segment. A trader currently in Florida described commercial activity in the state as subdued. “Activity is very weak. Tourism is down, consumption is down, fuel and interest rates are very high—no change,” he told WBR.

Oct 13, 2026

FOB Mercosur

Industry awaits SIAL before agreeing new business with Europe

A large share of Mercosur exporters remains cautious ahead of the SIAL trade show in Paris, which begins next Saturday and runs through Wednesday. Face-to-face negotiations could provide new price indications for a market facing downward pressure on chilled beef.

Oct 13, 2026

FOB Mercosur

Price negotiations threaten to delay the return of kosher teams

The lack of commercial agreements is creating uncertainty over the start of the next production cycle for Israel. Some teams may travel without prices having been agreed, while Paraguayan exporters warn that another increase in cattle prices would squeeze processing margins.

Oct 13, 2026

FOB Mercosur

Chinese buyers slowly return at slightly lower prices

China’s beef market is beginning to regain momentum following the holiday break, although orders remain within normal levels for now. A regional operator reported new transactions for several cuts, with no signs of a significant acceleration in demand.

Oct 13, 2026

Brazil

Female cattle retention reduces slaughter, particularly in the North

Between January and September 2026, 21.0 million cattle were slaughtered at federally inspected plants (SIF), down 7.5% from a year earlier. SIF plants are authorized to export.

Oct 13, 2026

Brazil - Markets

Finished cattle price gains accelerate

Finished cattle prices accelerated their upward trend over the past week. This was the sixth consecutive week of recovery in Brazilian real terms, with prices gaining a cumulative 6.9% and reaching record nominal levels.

Oct 13, 2026

Uruguay - Markets

Sheep slaughter rises again as San Jacinto resumes operations

INAC reported that 9,907 sheep were slaughtered in the week ended October 10, compared with just 1,152 head the previous week. This was still 42% below the 17,093 head processed in the same week of 2025. Lambs totaled 6,907 head, accounting for 70% of total slaughter.

Oct 13, 2026

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