The value generated from the sale of all products obtained from a Type Steer 2.0 after industrial processing increased by 4.8% in May from the previous month, reaching US$ 2,115 per head and setting a new record high in the historical series. All components of the indicator posted gains when measured in US dollars.
According to INAC’s indicator, the value of cattle increased by 1.4% during the month to US$ 1,618 per head. Meanwhile, Industrial Value Added (IVA) reached US$ 497 per head, up 17.5% from US$ 423 in April, an increase of US$ 74. As a result, the IVA share rose to 23% of the total value, exceeding the April level. This amount must cover processors’ operating costs, including wages, utilities, marketing expenses, and overall business performance. For full-year 2025, IVA accounted for 20% of the Type Steer value, averaging US$ 338 per head, compared to 80% represented by cattle value at US$ 1,392 per head.
Compared to May 2025, when the Type Steer was valued at US$ 1,719 per head, the indicator increased by 23%, or US$ 396. Most of the year-on-year gain was captured by cattle prices, which rose 25.1% (US$ 325) from US$ 1,293 per head in May last year. Industrial Value Added increased by 16.7% (US$ 71) from US$ 426 per head recorded in the same month of 2025.
