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Leading Weekly Publication in Beef and Sheep Export from Mercosur to the World. Prices, Trends, and Key Analysis for the Livestock and Meat Market

Sustained price gains in China
US adjusts on costs and logistics but remains firm
Export average value continues to strengthen in Brazil
China suspends San Jacinto plant approval
First tranche of new US quota for Argentina may be better utilized than expected
Catering demand during the Spring Festival boosts food consumption in China
Interview – Fausto Brighenti: “In the United States beef is no longer perceived only as a commodity”

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Steer (US$/kg carcass weight)

Last update 17/3/2026

MercosurUS$4.78-1.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.19-1.2%

UruguayUS$5.4-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$6.25-0.6%

ParaguayUS$4.65-1.1%

AustraliaUS$6.091.3%

USAUS$8.2-2.1%

MercosurUS$4.78-1.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.19-1.2%

UruguayUS$5.4-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$6.25-0.6%

ParaguayUS$4.65-1.1%

AustraliaUS$6.091.3%

USAUS$8.2-2.1%

MercosurUS$4.78-1.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.19-1.2%

UruguayUS$5.4-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$6.25-0.6%

ParaguayUS$4.65-1.1%

AustraliaUS$6.091.3%

USAUS$8.2-2.1%

MercosurUS$4.78-1.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.19-1.2%

UruguayUS$5.4-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$6.25-0.6%

ParaguayUS$4.65-1.1%

AustraliaUS$6.091.3%

USAUS$8.2-2.1%

MercosurUS$4.78-1.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.19-1.2%

UruguayUS$5.4-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$6.25-0.6%

ParaguayUS$4.65-1.1%

AustraliaUS$6.091.3%

USAUS$8.2-2.1%

MercosurUS$4.78-1.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.19-1.2%

UruguayUS$5.4-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$6.25-0.6%

ParaguayUS$4.65-1.1%

AustraliaUS$6.091.3%

USAUS$8.2-2.1%

MercosurUS$4.78-1.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.19-1.2%

UruguayUS$5.4-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$6.25-0.6%

ParaguayUS$4.65-1.1%

AustraliaUS$6.091.3%

USAUS$8.2-2.1%

MercosurUS$4.78-1.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.19-1.2%

UruguayUS$5.4-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$6.25-0.6%

ParaguayUS$4.65-1.1%

AustraliaUS$6.091.3%

USAUS$8.2-2.1%

MercosurUS$4.78-1.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.19-1.2%

UruguayUS$5.4-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$6.25-0.6%

ParaguayUS$4.65-1.1%

AustraliaUS$6.091.3%

USAUS$8.2-2.1%

MercosurUS$4.78-1.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.19-1.2%

UruguayUS$5.4-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$6.25-0.6%

ParaguayUS$4.65-1.1%

AustraliaUS$6.091.3%

USAUS$8.2-2.1%

MercosurUS$4.78-1.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.19-1.2%

UruguayUS$5.4-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$6.25-0.6%

ParaguayUS$4.65-1.1%

AustraliaUS$6.091.3%

USAUS$8.2-2.1%

MercosurUS$4.78-1.0%

Brazil Avg.US$4.19-1.2%

UruguayUS$5.4-1.8%

ArgentinaUS$6.25-0.6%

ParaguayUS$4.65-1.1%

AustraliaUS$6.091.3%

USAUS$8.2-2.1%

Latest News

Asia

At current pace, China could fill import quotas by September

In the first two months of 2026, China imported around 630 thousand tons of beef worth US$ 3.529 billion, according to data released by China Customs on Wednesday.

3/18/2026

North America

Workers strike at major US beef plant, raising concerns over supply and prices

Thousands of workers at one of the largest beef processing plants in the United States began a two-week strike in Colorado, potentially adding further pressure to already elevated beef prices.

3/17/2026

North America

US import forecast revised upward

The US beef and veal import forecast, in-carcass-weight equivalent, for the first quarter of 2026 was at 1.55 billion pounds (703 thousand tons), up 68 million lb, or 5%, compared to the first quarter of 2025, the US Department of Agriculture said, informed S&P Global.

3/17/2026

Paraguay - Markets

Heavy rains disrupt cattle supply

Heavy rains across several regions of Paraguay further tightened the already limited availability of cattle for slaughter over the past week, with prices remaining firm. Values are ranging between US$ 4.60 and 4.80 per kg for standard steers and US$ 4.35–4.50 for cows, although —as usual— higher prices are being secured for cattle available for immediate delivery. “There are very little finished cattle and feedlots are moving slowly,” a source said.

3/17/2026

Argentina - Markets

Export cattle prices decline

Prices for higher-quality export steers eased to a range of Ar$ 8,200–8,300 per kg carcass weight for crossbred animals, while zebu-cross steers were quoted around Ar$ 8,100–8,200 per kg.

3/17/2026

Argentina

Processors push back and cattle prices retreat

A wave of positive news from abroad in recent months —including the new US quota, a favorable China quota, the EU-Mercosur agreement quota along with tariff reductions for the Hilton quota, and the opening of the Japanese market— combined with tight cattle supply and strong international prices to drive a sharp increase in Argentine cattle prices. Over the past year, prices rose nearly 70%, more than double the inflation rate.

3/17/2026

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