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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

With Sial approaching, business with China slows down
Hilton declines and moves away from recent highs
Israel confirms deals at significantly higher prices
The average export value of Brazilian beef continues to surge
“Uruguay needs you,” President Orsi tells Molina, head of MBRF
Uneven pace among exporters with tight and ample quotas in China
INTERVIEW Marcelo Secco - “Uruguay has the conditions to slaughter three million head”

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Steer (US$/kg carcass weight)

Last update 28/4/2026

MercosurUS$5.01-1.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.62-1.5%

UruguayUS$5.50.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.09-2.9%

ParaguayUS$4.50.0%

AustraliaUS$5.320.8%

USAUS$8.51-0.6%

MercosurUS$5.01-1.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.62-1.5%

UruguayUS$5.50.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.09-2.9%

ParaguayUS$4.50.0%

AustraliaUS$5.320.8%

USAUS$8.51-0.6%

MercosurUS$5.01-1.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.62-1.5%

UruguayUS$5.50.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.09-2.9%

ParaguayUS$4.50.0%

AustraliaUS$5.320.8%

USAUS$8.51-0.6%

MercosurUS$5.01-1.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.62-1.5%

UruguayUS$5.50.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.09-2.9%

ParaguayUS$4.50.0%

AustraliaUS$5.320.8%

USAUS$8.51-0.6%

MercosurUS$5.01-1.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.62-1.5%

UruguayUS$5.50.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.09-2.9%

ParaguayUS$4.50.0%

AustraliaUS$5.320.8%

USAUS$8.51-0.6%

MercosurUS$5.01-1.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.62-1.5%

UruguayUS$5.50.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.09-2.9%

ParaguayUS$4.50.0%

AustraliaUS$5.320.8%

USAUS$8.51-0.6%

MercosurUS$5.01-1.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.62-1.5%

UruguayUS$5.50.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.09-2.9%

ParaguayUS$4.50.0%

AustraliaUS$5.320.8%

USAUS$8.51-0.6%

MercosurUS$5.01-1.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.62-1.5%

UruguayUS$5.50.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.09-2.9%

ParaguayUS$4.50.0%

AustraliaUS$5.320.8%

USAUS$8.51-0.6%

MercosurUS$5.01-1.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.62-1.5%

UruguayUS$5.50.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.09-2.9%

ParaguayUS$4.50.0%

AustraliaUS$5.320.8%

USAUS$8.51-0.6%

MercosurUS$5.01-1.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.62-1.5%

UruguayUS$5.50.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.09-2.9%

ParaguayUS$4.50.0%

AustraliaUS$5.320.8%

USAUS$8.51-0.6%

MercosurUS$5.01-1.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.62-1.5%

UruguayUS$5.50.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.09-2.9%

ParaguayUS$4.50.0%

AustraliaUS$5.320.8%

USAUS$8.51-0.6%

MercosurUS$5.01-1.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.62-1.5%

UruguayUS$5.50.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.09-2.9%

ParaguayUS$4.50.0%

AustraliaUS$5.320.8%

USAUS$8.51-0.6%

Latest News

Paraguay - Markets

Rain disrupts cattle movements; prices mostly unchanged

On top of an already low slaughter level so far in April, logistical complications emerged in accessing and loading cattle due to rainfall across several regions during the past week.

4/28/2026

Paraguay

Mexico to audit Paraguay’s meat chain

Between May 18 and 26, Paraguay will receive a sanitary audit from Mexico covering 10 meat plants, in a step considered key to advancing approval for beef exports to the Mexican market, according to Valor Agro.

4/28/2026

Argentina - Markets

Export steer prices remained stable

Prices of British-breed cross steers, of higher meat quality, remained in the range of Ar$ 7,900 to 8,200 per kg carcass, as did those for zebu-cross animals, which stayed between Ar$ 7,800 and 8,000.

4/28/2026

Argentina

Torrential rains affected nearly 1 million hectares, with more than 700,000 cattle

Torrential rains that hit several regions of the country over several days caused significant damage and disruptions in livestock areas. In the region known as the “bajos submeridionales,” which covers part of northern Santa Fe, northeastern Santiago del Estero and southern Chaco, it is estimated that close to 1 million hectares, with around 700,000 head of cattle, were flooded, hindering both the movement of cattle to other fields and their shipment to slaughter.

4/28/2026

Argentina

Argentina seeks to expand its presence in the US with a trade mission

The Argentine government and the Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA) are carrying out a trade mission in the United States called “Argentine Beef Week.”

The objective is to consolidate and expand the presence of Argentine beef in that market, in a context where Donald Trump increased fivefold the duty-free quota granted to Argentina, raising it from 20,000 to 100,000 tons for 2026.

4/28/2026

Uruguay - Markets

Firmness persists, with more “aligned” prices

Although there is still some disparity in the purchase prices proposed by different processors, there has been some alignment in recent days, as those offering lower values moved closer to the rest.

4/28/2026

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