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May 8, 2026

Growing export volumes to China

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.

May 8, 2026
Chilled exports to the EU rose 74% year-on-year in April
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.
May 8, 2026
Indonesia quickly emerges as a key destination for offal
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.

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Steer (US$/kg carcass weight)

Last update 05/04/2026

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

MercosurUS$5.030.4%

Brazil Avg.US$4.61-0.2%

UruguayUS$5.550.9%

ArgentinaUS$6.161.1%

ParaguayUS$4.74.4%

AustraliaUS$5.381.1%

USAUS$8.83.4%

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Brazil

Growing export volumes to China

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.

May 8, 2026

Brazil

Chilled exports to the EU rose 74% year-on-year in April

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.

May 8, 2026

Brazil

Indonesia quickly emerges as a key destination for offal

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.

May 8, 2026

Brazil

Highest since December for beef exports in April

Brazilian beef exports closed April on a dynamic note, both in terms of volume and average shipment value.

May 7, 2026

Uruguay

Sirsil adds two Brazilian partners

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.

May 6, 2026

Brazil

Minerva sees favorable global outlook for beef despite volatility

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.

May 6, 2026

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Paraguay - Markets

Sharp increase in fat cattle prices

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.

May 5, 2026

Paraguay

First four-month exports fell in line with slaughter

Paraguayan beef exports declined 25% year-on-year in the first four months of the year, in line with the 24% annual drop in slaughter.

May 5, 2026

Paraguay

Cattle slaughter in April was the lowest since September 2023

The sharp reduction in cattle demand from export processors caused slaughter activity to collapse in April.

According to Senacsa data, export plants slaughtered 105,315 cattle, nearly 55,000 head fewer than in March and 66,000 below April 2025.

May 5, 2026

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