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May 7, 2026

Highest since December for beef exports in April

Brazilian beef exports closed April on a dynamic note, both in terms of volume and average shipment value.

May 6, 2026
Sirsil adds two Brazilian partners
Frigorífico Sirsil recently formalized the incorporation of two new Brazilian shareholders into its industrial operation. According to WBR, negotiations are well advanced for 100% of the company’s shares —currently owned by Uruguayan businessman Néstor Larrosa— to change hands.
May 6, 2026
Minerva sees favorable global outlook for beef despite volatility
Minerva Foods started 2026 with an optimistic view of the global animal protein market, supported by a combination of tight supply, firm international demand, and greater commercial arbitrage capacity following the integration of the plants acquired from Marfrig. While presenting its first-quarter results, CEO Fernando Galletti de Queiroz said the company is entering the year “focused on opportunities” amid growing geopolitical and commercial complexity.

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Steer (US$/kg carcass weight)

Last update 05/04/2026

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

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Brazil

Highest since December for beef exports in April

Brazilian beef exports closed April on a dynamic note, both in terms of volume and average shipment value.

May 7, 2026

Uruguay

Sirsil adds two Brazilian partners

Frigorífico Sirsil recently formalized the incorporation of two new Brazilian shareholders into its industrial operation. According to WBR, negotiations are well advanced for 100% of the company’s shares —currently owned by Uruguayan businessman Néstor Larrosa— to change hands.

May 6, 2026

Brazil

Minerva sees favorable global outlook for beef despite volatility

Minerva Foods started 2026 with an optimistic view of the global animal protein market, supported by a combination of tight supply, firm international demand, and greater commercial arbitrage capacity following the integration of the plants acquired from Marfrig. While presenting its first-quarter results, CEO Fernando Galletti de Queiroz said the company is entering the year “focused on opportunities” amid growing geopolitical and commercial complexity.

May 6, 2026

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Paraguay - Markets

Sharp increase in fat cattle prices

The need to increase operating pace due to the resumption of kosher slaughter, along with weather-related complications caused by excessive rainfall, provided strong support for cattle prices for immediate delivery.

May 5, 2026

Paraguay

First four-month exports fell in line with slaughter

Paraguayan beef exports declined 25% year-on-year in the first four months of the year, in line with the 24% annual drop in slaughter.

May 5, 2026

Paraguay

Cattle slaughter in April was the lowest since September 2023

The sharp reduction in cattle demand from export processors caused slaughter activity to collapse in April.

According to Senacsa data, export plants slaughtered 105,315 cattle, nearly 55,000 head fewer than in March and 66,000 below April 2025.

May 5, 2026

Argentina - Markets

Export steer prices remained stable

Export cattle values generally remained within the ranges seen the previous week. British-breed cross steers, with better beef quality, continued trading between Ar$ 7,900 and 8,200 per kg carcass weight, while zebu-cross steers remained between Ar$ 7,800 and 8,000.

May 5, 2026

Argentina

Argentina certified 30,000 tons of beef to the US in the first four months of 2026

As of April 30, Argentina had executed 30,790 tons of the 2026 US beef tariff quota, which totals 100,000 tons, for a value of US$ 259.5 million.

May 5, 2026

Argentina

Positive assessment of Argentine trade mission to the US, which came “at the exact right moment”

The tour organized by the Argentine government together with the IPCVA in the United States took place at the ideal moment and left participating companies satisfied, according to firms consulted by World Beef Report (WBR).

May 5, 2026

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