The Global Livestock Report

MEPs backed extra safeguards on Tuesday to prevent harm to Europe’s agriculture sector following trade liberalization with Mercosur countries, measure that was considered “unacceptable” by analysts in the South American block.

After declining in the last two months of 2025, stocks of imported beef in cold storage facilities in China posted a slight rebound in January, according to the index compiled by OIG+X.

Between February 18 and 20, INAC will participate in the Supermarkets Trade Show in Tokyo, one of the most relevant events in Japan and Asia for the supermarket and food and beverage retail sector. The fair is organized by the National Supermarket Association of Japan together with Congres Inc., and its 2025 edition gathered more than 77,300 visitors and over 3,600 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions, according to INAC.

Bank financing to the agricultural sector closed 2025 at historic levels, with low overdue credits and declining interest rates. Livestock production and the meatpacking industry led the growth in banking credits, amid higher activity and more favorable financial conditions.

The cattle market in Paraguay remains firm, with very limited supply and slaughterhouse bookings mostly running at around one week. According to an intermediary, prices discussed a few days ago around US$/kg 4.50 “do not reflect reality,” as current business is concentrated between US$/kg 4.60 and US$/kg 4.65 for common males, with spot deals reaching as high as US$/kg 4.80 depending on load and conditions.

Amid tight supply and favorable demand prospects from North America and Europe, export steer prices climbed another step, by around Ar$ 100 per kilo on the hook.