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May 18, 2026

Sun and heat mark the first day of SIAL Shanghai

The first day of the SIAL food exhibition in Shanghai took place under sunny skies and intense heat.

May 18, 2026
Brazil’s quota dominates discussions
The relatively tight quota allocated by China to Brazil this year is dominating conversations at SIAL Shanghai. There is talk of Brazilian exporters requesting advance payments of up to 60% in order to secure shipments, given that cargoes shipped in the coming weeks may arrive after the 1.106-million-ton quota has already been filled.
May 18, 2026
Brazil races against the clock to maximize China quota access
At SIAL Shanghai, the Brazilian beef situation has become one of the market’s main talking points. Marcelo Albanell, one of the leading figures at Sudambeef and based in Brazil, told Informe Tardáguila that the biggest question today is how much longer Brazil will be able to ship beef to China under the current quota conditions.

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Steer (US$/kg carcass weight)

Last update 05/11/2026

MercosurUS$5.040.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.6-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.631.4%

ArgentinaUS$6.13-0.5%

ParaguayUS$4.771.5%

AustraliaUS$5.675.4%

USAUS$8.870.8%

MercosurUS$5.040.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.6-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.631.4%

ArgentinaUS$6.13-0.5%

ParaguayUS$4.771.5%

AustraliaUS$5.675.4%

USAUS$8.870.8%

MercosurUS$5.040.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.6-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.631.4%

ArgentinaUS$6.13-0.5%

ParaguayUS$4.771.5%

AustraliaUS$5.675.4%

USAUS$8.870.8%

MercosurUS$5.040.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.6-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.631.4%

ArgentinaUS$6.13-0.5%

ParaguayUS$4.771.5%

AustraliaUS$5.675.4%

USAUS$8.870.8%

MercosurUS$5.040.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.6-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.631.4%

ArgentinaUS$6.13-0.5%

ParaguayUS$4.771.5%

AustraliaUS$5.675.4%

USAUS$8.870.8%

MercosurUS$5.040.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.6-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.631.4%

ArgentinaUS$6.13-0.5%

ParaguayUS$4.771.5%

AustraliaUS$5.675.4%

USAUS$8.870.8%

MercosurUS$5.040.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.6-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.631.4%

ArgentinaUS$6.13-0.5%

ParaguayUS$4.771.5%

AustraliaUS$5.675.4%

USAUS$8.870.8%

MercosurUS$5.040.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.6-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.631.4%

ArgentinaUS$6.13-0.5%

ParaguayUS$4.771.5%

AustraliaUS$5.675.4%

USAUS$8.870.8%

MercosurUS$5.040.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.6-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.631.4%

ArgentinaUS$6.13-0.5%

ParaguayUS$4.771.5%

AustraliaUS$5.675.4%

USAUS$8.870.8%

MercosurUS$5.040.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.6-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.631.4%

ArgentinaUS$6.13-0.5%

ParaguayUS$4.771.5%

AustraliaUS$5.675.4%

USAUS$8.870.8%

MercosurUS$5.040.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.6-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.631.4%

ArgentinaUS$6.13-0.5%

ParaguayUS$4.771.5%

AustraliaUS$5.675.4%

USAUS$8.870.8%

MercosurUS$5.040.2%

Brazil Avg.US$4.6-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.631.4%

ArgentinaUS$6.13-0.5%

ParaguayUS$4.771.5%

AustraliaUS$5.675.4%

USAUS$8.870.8%

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SIAL Shanghai

Sun and heat mark the first day of SIAL Shanghai

The first day of the SIAL food exhibition in Shanghai took place under sunny skies and intense heat.

May 18, 2026

SIAL Shanghai

Brazil’s quota dominates discussions

The relatively tight quota allocated by China to Brazil this year is dominating conversations at SIAL Shanghai. There is talk of Brazilian exporters requesting advance payments of up to 60% in order to secure shipments, given that cargoes shipped in the coming weeks may arrive after the 1.106-million-ton quota has already been filled.

May 18, 2026

SIAL Shanghai

Brazil races against the clock to maximize China quota access

At SIAL Shanghai, the Brazilian beef situation has become one of the market’s main talking points. Marcelo Albanell, one of the leading figures at Sudambeef and based in Brazil, told Informe Tardáguila that the biggest question today is how much longer Brazil will be able to ship beef to China under the current quota conditions.

May 18, 2026

SIAL Shanghai

If the perfect city exists, it might be Shanghai

In a city of nearly 25 million inhabitants, one would expect to feel overwhelmed. Yet Shanghai produces exactly the opposite sensation. Despite its endless avenues, gigantic shopping malls and metro stations moving millions of passengers every day, the prevailing feeling is one of order, calm and efficiency.

May 18, 2026

SIAL Shanghai

Uruguay seeks to safeguard its beef business with China and secure new export approvals

With a packed schedule of technical and political meetings, the official Uruguayan delegation arrived at SIAL Shanghai with a clear objective: strengthen ties with China at a particularly sensitive moment for the beef trade. Uruguay’s Vice Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, Matías Carámbula, highlighted the strategic importance of the visit and stressed the work being done on residue controls, sanitary approvals and new business opportunities.

May 18, 2026

Asia

China’s beef imports fall 13% in April to lowest level of the year

According to OIG data based on GACC figures, this was the lowest monthly volume since December (208,000 tons), although broadly in line with April 2025.

May 18, 2026

North America

US industry highlights China’s return as a key market for beef

China has extended export registrations for 425 US beef plants for another five years, marking the clearest sign yet of restored access to the Chinese market after months of restrictions.

May 17, 2026

North America - Markets

Fed cattle surge again as packers face deeper margin pressure

The rapid escalation in cattle prices is intensifying pressure on processor margins, increasing the likelihood of further cuts in slaughter volumes in the coming weeks.

May 17, 2026

North America - Markets

Import prices ease as TRQ uncertainty freezes trading activity

Trading for Australia/New Zealand product remained slow, while South American trade was moderate. Weaker foodservice demand continued to pressure forward prices.

May 17, 2026

Brazil

FriGol posts tenfold increase in quarterly profit despite lower slaughter

The company slaughtered 136,600 head between January and March, down 14% year-on-year, reflecting Brazil’s cattle cycle shift. Even so, results improved on stronger domestic sales.

May 17, 2026

Brazil

JBS posts record revenue, but profit drops sharply on North American pressure

Net profit fell 55% year-on-year to US$ 221 million, compared with US$ 500 million in the first quarter of 2025.

May 16, 2026

Brazil

MBRF posts 26% increase in quarterly profit, with focus on China and the Middle East

The group reported net profit attributable to controlling shareholders of R$ 111 million (US$ 22 million) in the first quarter of 2026, up 26% from the same period last year.

May 16, 2026

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