- After quotas, China woke up and is “buying like it hasn’t been seen in a long time”
- US ‘other countries’ quota gone in a flash
- Brazilian exports to the US hit the highest level since April in December
- China quota could imply losses of around US$ 3 billion for Brazilian meatpackers
- United States dominated Uruguayan beef exports in December
- Concentration trend accelerated in the Uruguayan meatpacking industry in 2025
- Volume queued for entry under quota 481 was 62% higher than the allocation
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Steer (US$/kg carcass weight)
Last update 6/1/2026
MercosurUS$4.310.9%
Brazil Avg.US$3.741.6%
UruguayUS$5.152.0%
ArgentinaUS$5.56-1.2%
ParaguayUS$4.251.2%
AustraliaUS$5.644.6%
USAUS$7.951.1%
MercosurUS$4.310.9%
Brazil Avg.US$3.741.6%
UruguayUS$5.152.0%
ArgentinaUS$5.56-1.2%
ParaguayUS$4.251.2%
AustraliaUS$5.644.6%
USAUS$7.951.1%
MercosurUS$4.310.9%
Brazil Avg.US$3.741.6%
UruguayUS$5.152.0%
ArgentinaUS$5.56-1.2%
ParaguayUS$4.251.2%
AustraliaUS$5.644.6%
USAUS$7.951.1%
MercosurUS$4.310.9%
Brazil Avg.US$3.741.6%
UruguayUS$5.152.0%
ArgentinaUS$5.56-1.2%
ParaguayUS$4.251.2%
AustraliaUS$5.644.6%
USAUS$7.951.1%
MercosurUS$4.310.9%
Brazil Avg.US$3.741.6%
UruguayUS$5.152.0%
ArgentinaUS$5.56-1.2%
ParaguayUS$4.251.2%
AustraliaUS$5.644.6%
USAUS$7.951.1%
MercosurUS$4.310.9%
Brazil Avg.US$3.741.6%
UruguayUS$5.152.0%
ArgentinaUS$5.56-1.2%
ParaguayUS$4.251.2%
AustraliaUS$5.644.6%
USAUS$7.951.1%
MercosurUS$4.310.9%
Brazil Avg.US$3.741.6%
UruguayUS$5.152.0%
ArgentinaUS$5.56-1.2%
ParaguayUS$4.251.2%
AustraliaUS$5.644.6%
USAUS$7.951.1%
MercosurUS$4.310.9%
Brazil Avg.US$3.741.6%
UruguayUS$5.152.0%
ArgentinaUS$5.56-1.2%
ParaguayUS$4.251.2%
AustraliaUS$5.644.6%
USAUS$7.951.1%
MercosurUS$4.310.9%
Brazil Avg.US$3.741.6%
UruguayUS$5.152.0%
ArgentinaUS$5.56-1.2%
ParaguayUS$4.251.2%
AustraliaUS$5.644.6%
USAUS$7.951.1%
MercosurUS$4.310.9%
Brazil Avg.US$3.741.6%
UruguayUS$5.152.0%
ArgentinaUS$5.56-1.2%
ParaguayUS$4.251.2%
AustraliaUS$5.644.6%
USAUS$7.951.1%
MercosurUS$4.310.9%
Brazil Avg.US$3.741.6%
UruguayUS$5.152.0%
ArgentinaUS$5.56-1.2%
ParaguayUS$4.251.2%
AustraliaUS$5.644.6%
USAUS$7.951.1%
MercosurUS$4.310.9%
Brazil Avg.US$3.741.6%
UruguayUS$5.152.0%
ArgentinaUS$5.56-1.2%
ParaguayUS$4.251.2%
AustraliaUS$5.644.6%
USAUS$7.951.1%
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Moderate decline in Chinese wholesale beef prices in December
The year 2025 closed with a moderate decline in wholesale beef prices in China. According to OIG+X references, after reaching a 17-month high in November of nearly US$ 9.50 per kilo, prices edged slightly lower to around US$ 9.40.
Asia
Imported beef stocks in China decline
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Asia
Beef inspection rates at Chinese ports fall after the New Year
After the end of the New Year celebrations, beef inspection rates recorded a significant decline, which helped partially ease pressure on customs clearance processes.
North America - Markets
Firm to higher US beef import prices
Compared to the last market test, beef import prices in the US were firm to higher, according to the USDA.
North America - Markets
Fed cattle prices up in the week
Late Friday packers raised bids another dollar to purchase a few more cattle at $233 — one higher than last week, Th AG Center reported. Dressed prices in the north improved $5 during the week to $365.
Uruguay - Markets
Sheep slaughter rises on the back of Israel
Sheep slaughter increased 50% week on week, driven by the resumption of production for the Israeli market at the Durazno-based Frigocerro plant.
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