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Argentina’s cattle slaughter in April 2026 reached 960,871 head, marking a 6.7% decline from the previous month and a 15.3% drop compared to April 2025. Except for February this year, it was the lowest slaughter volume since at least 2019. The average daily slaughter stood at around 48,000 head per working day.
May 10, 2026
In the first four months of 2026, accumulated slaughter totaled 3.936 million head, 9.5% less than in the same period of 2025. The decline was mainly driven by lower slaughter of steers, young steers, heifers and cows, which fell 20%, 10%, 9% and 7%, respectively, compared to the first four months of last year.
May 8, 2026
In an attempt to capture the largest possible share of the limited quota China granted Brazil for this year, exporters are accelerating sales to that destination.
Last update 05/04/2026
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Argentina’s cattle slaughter in April 2026 reached 960,871 head, marking a 6.7% decline from the previous month and a 15.3% drop compared to April 2025. Except for February this year, it was the lowest slaughter volume since at least 2019. The average daily slaughter stood at around 48,000 head per working day.
In the first four months of 2026, accumulated slaughter totaled 3.936 million head, 9.5% less than in the same period of 2025. The decline was mainly driven by lower slaughter of steers, young steers, heifers and cows, which fell 20%, 10%, 9% and 7%, respectively, compared to the first four months of last year.
In an attempt to capture the largest possible share of the limited quota China granted Brazil for this year, exporters are accelerating sales to that destination.
Brazilian chilled beef exports to the European Union continue to grow strongly, likely reflecting the difficulties in accessing this product from Argentina and Uruguay, the traditional suppliers, due to tight supply and high prices.
Shortly after the trade flow began, Indonesia rapidly positioned itself as the second main destination for Brazilian beef offal with 8,431 tons, second only to Hong Kong, which received 17,239 tons.
Brazilian beef exports closed April on a dynamic note, both in terms of volume and average shipment value.
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.
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.
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.
