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Leading Weekly Publication in Beef and Sheep Export from Mercosur to the World. Prices, Trends, and Key Analysis for the Livestock and Meat Market

Sep 9, 2026

Report N°1702

Steady recovery in prices paid by China
Tentative agreement reached on Mercosur-EU quota allocation
Expected collapse in Brazilian shipments to China and sharp increase to Russia
Cattle cycle reversal to reduce Brazilian production and exports in 2027
Uruguayan industry hits the brakes in search of a new market balance
Female share of August slaughter in Argentina was the lowest in seven years
Beef exports to China plunged in August

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Steer (US$/kg carcass weight)

Last update 09/07/2026

MercosurUS$4.840.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.352.1%

UruguayUS$5.9-3.3%

ArgentinaUS$5.56-2.5%

ParaguayUS$5.220.0%

AustraliaUS$5.883.0%

USAUS$7.61-0.1%

MercosurUS$4.840.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.352.1%

UruguayUS$5.9-3.3%

ArgentinaUS$5.56-2.5%

ParaguayUS$5.220.0%

AustraliaUS$5.883.0%

USAUS$7.61-0.1%

MercosurUS$4.840.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.352.1%

UruguayUS$5.9-3.3%

ArgentinaUS$5.56-2.5%

ParaguayUS$5.220.0%

AustraliaUS$5.883.0%

USAUS$7.61-0.1%

MercosurUS$4.840.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.352.1%

UruguayUS$5.9-3.3%

ArgentinaUS$5.56-2.5%

ParaguayUS$5.220.0%

AustraliaUS$5.883.0%

USAUS$7.61-0.1%

MercosurUS$4.840.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.352.1%

UruguayUS$5.9-3.3%

ArgentinaUS$5.56-2.5%

ParaguayUS$5.220.0%

AustraliaUS$5.883.0%

USAUS$7.61-0.1%

MercosurUS$4.840.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.352.1%

UruguayUS$5.9-3.3%

ArgentinaUS$5.56-2.5%

ParaguayUS$5.220.0%

AustraliaUS$5.883.0%

USAUS$7.61-0.1%

MercosurUS$4.840.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.352.1%

UruguayUS$5.9-3.3%

ArgentinaUS$5.56-2.5%

ParaguayUS$5.220.0%

AustraliaUS$5.883.0%

USAUS$7.61-0.1%

MercosurUS$4.840.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.352.1%

UruguayUS$5.9-3.3%

ArgentinaUS$5.56-2.5%

ParaguayUS$5.220.0%

AustraliaUS$5.883.0%

USAUS$7.61-0.1%

MercosurUS$4.840.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.352.1%

UruguayUS$5.9-3.3%

ArgentinaUS$5.56-2.5%

ParaguayUS$5.220.0%

AustraliaUS$5.883.0%

USAUS$7.61-0.1%

MercosurUS$4.840.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.352.1%

UruguayUS$5.9-3.3%

ArgentinaUS$5.56-2.5%

ParaguayUS$5.220.0%

AustraliaUS$5.883.0%

USAUS$7.61-0.1%

MercosurUS$4.840.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.352.1%

UruguayUS$5.9-3.3%

ArgentinaUS$5.56-2.5%

ParaguayUS$5.220.0%

AustraliaUS$5.883.0%

USAUS$7.61-0.1%

MercosurUS$4.840.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.352.1%

UruguayUS$5.9-3.3%

ArgentinaUS$5.56-2.5%

ParaguayUS$5.220.0%

AustraliaUS$5.883.0%

USAUS$7.61-0.1%

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FOB Mercosur

Steady recovery in prices paid by China

Week after week, the Chinese market continues to consolidate its price recovery, although the usual tension between buyers and sellers remains.

Sep 8, 2026

FOB Mercosur

Firm demand from Taiwan

A Paraguayan exporter said Taiwan remains “well demanded,” with CFR prices of US$/t 8,300 for both oyster blade and chuck tender.

Sep 8, 2026

FOB Mercosur

Noise continues in the US, while prices remain unattractive

A Brazilian exporter said the US market remains largely unchanged, with bids for 90 CL blocks at around US$/t 5,900-6,000 CFR. There is greater interest in 95 CL blocks, with buyers reportedly willing to pay a larger-than-usual premium over 90 CL.

Sep 8, 2026

FOB Mercosur

Labor Day puts further pressure on the US market

A regional trader said the US imported beef market is going through a “seasonally weak” period, compounded by the uncertainty generated by the new 300,000-ton quota.

Sep 8, 2026

FOB Mercosur

Another upward step for chilled Hilton beef in the EU

Hilton rump & loin prices strengthened again, with Argentine sales reported at US$/t 22,100-22,300 FOB over the past week. Asking prices from some plants have already reached US$/t 22,500 FOB, with offers ranging from US$/t 22,100 to US$/t 22,600 FOB.

Sep 8, 2026

FOB Mercosur

Chilean prices fail to attract sellers

A Paraguayan exporter said there is demand from Chile for October shipments, although buyers have not yet begun quoting prices.

Sep 8, 2026

FOB Mercosur

Business concluded with Russia and MENA

In Russia, a Brazilian processor reported bids of US$/t 6,300 for chuck & blade, although no deals have yet been concluded.

Sep 8, 2026

FOB Mercosur - Markets

Argentina and Uruguay offset the increase in Brazil

Finished cattle prices followed divergent trends across the region. The net result was stability for the Mercosur Steer, with the WBR Index unchanged at US$ 4.84 per kilo carcass weight.

Sep 8, 2026

Brazil - Markets

Downward trend in boi gordo prices comes to an end

After declining for three consecutive weeks, average finished cattle prices increased last week, supported by tight supplies and the seasonal rise in domestic demand typically seen at the beginning of the month.

Sep 8, 2026

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