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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

Jul 20, 2026

Chinese beef imports reached their highest level since February

Chinese beef imports approached 250,000 tons in June, the highest monthly volume since February, according to GACC data.

Jul 20, 2026
Sheepmeat imports fell 20% in the first half
Chinese sheepmeat imports increased in June but were 20% lower year on year in the first half of the year.
Jul 19, 2026
Sharp decline in cow slaughter limits lean beef supplies in the US
Beef cow slaughter in the United States fell 15.5% year on year in the first half of 2026 and is on track to reach its lowest level on record, according to Kenny Burdine of the University of Kentucky in an article published by Beef Magazine.

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Steer (US$/kg carcass weight)

Last update 07/13/2026

MercosurUS$4.70.6%

Brazil Avg.US$4.140.5%

UruguayUS$5.71.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.650.2%

ParaguayUS$4.98-0.4%

AustraliaUS$5.825.8%

USAUS$8.63-3.4%

MercosurUS$4.70.6%

Brazil Avg.US$4.140.5%

UruguayUS$5.71.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.650.2%

ParaguayUS$4.98-0.4%

AustraliaUS$5.825.8%

USAUS$8.63-3.4%

MercosurUS$4.70.6%

Brazil Avg.US$4.140.5%

UruguayUS$5.71.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.650.2%

ParaguayUS$4.98-0.4%

AustraliaUS$5.825.8%

USAUS$8.63-3.4%

MercosurUS$4.70.6%

Brazil Avg.US$4.140.5%

UruguayUS$5.71.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.650.2%

ParaguayUS$4.98-0.4%

AustraliaUS$5.825.8%

USAUS$8.63-3.4%

MercosurUS$4.70.6%

Brazil Avg.US$4.140.5%

UruguayUS$5.71.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.650.2%

ParaguayUS$4.98-0.4%

AustraliaUS$5.825.8%

USAUS$8.63-3.4%

MercosurUS$4.70.6%

Brazil Avg.US$4.140.5%

UruguayUS$5.71.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.650.2%

ParaguayUS$4.98-0.4%

AustraliaUS$5.825.8%

USAUS$8.63-3.4%

MercosurUS$4.70.6%

Brazil Avg.US$4.140.5%

UruguayUS$5.71.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.650.2%

ParaguayUS$4.98-0.4%

AustraliaUS$5.825.8%

USAUS$8.63-3.4%

MercosurUS$4.70.6%

Brazil Avg.US$4.140.5%

UruguayUS$5.71.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.650.2%

ParaguayUS$4.98-0.4%

AustraliaUS$5.825.8%

USAUS$8.63-3.4%

MercosurUS$4.70.6%

Brazil Avg.US$4.140.5%

UruguayUS$5.71.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.650.2%

ParaguayUS$4.98-0.4%

AustraliaUS$5.825.8%

USAUS$8.63-3.4%

MercosurUS$4.70.6%

Brazil Avg.US$4.140.5%

UruguayUS$5.71.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.650.2%

ParaguayUS$4.98-0.4%

AustraliaUS$5.825.8%

USAUS$8.63-3.4%

MercosurUS$4.70.6%

Brazil Avg.US$4.140.5%

UruguayUS$5.71.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.650.2%

ParaguayUS$4.98-0.4%

AustraliaUS$5.825.8%

USAUS$8.63-3.4%

MercosurUS$4.70.6%

Brazil Avg.US$4.140.5%

UruguayUS$5.71.8%

ArgentinaUS$5.650.2%

ParaguayUS$4.98-0.4%

AustraliaUS$5.825.8%

USAUS$8.63-3.4%

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Asia

Chinese beef imports reached their highest level since February

Chinese beef imports approached 250,000 tons in June, the highest monthly volume since February, according to GACC data.

Jul 20, 2026

Asia

Sheepmeat imports fell 20% in the first half

Chinese sheepmeat imports increased in June but were 20% lower year on year in the first half of the year.

Jul 20, 2026

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North America

Sharp decline in cow slaughter limits lean beef supplies in the US

Beef cow slaughter in the United States fell 15.5% year on year in the first half of 2026 and is on track to reach its lowest level on record, according to Kenny Burdine of the University of Kentucky in an article published by Beef Magazine.

Jul 19, 2026

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Uruguay

Quota swap? Brazil and Uruguay negotiate over China and EU beef access

Official sources confirmed to World Beef Report (WBR) that Uruguay is currently engaged in negotiations related to the management of its beef export quota with China and the allocation of the new Mercosur-European Union beef quota with Brazil

Jul 17, 2026

Uruguay

Type Steer value fell while the purchase price of steers increased

The value generated from the sale of all products obtained from a Type Steer 2.0 after industrial processing fell by 3.1% in June to US$ 2,049 per head, moving away from the nominal record reached in May. Even so, it was the second-highest value in the series, which began in January 2022.

Jul 17, 2026

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Brazil

US exempted beef from the new 25% tariff on Brazil

The United States excluded beef from the additional 25% tariff that it will begin applying on July 22 to a broad list of products imported from Brazil. The exemption avoids another blow to the world’s leading beef exporter and reflects the supply needs of the US market, which is going through a period of lower production and high domestic prices.

Jul 17, 2026

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Argentina

China approved three Argentine slaughter plants

On July 16, China’s customs authority (GACC) announced the approval of three Argentine meatpacking plants to export to that market, as well as one Pakistani plant.

Jul 16, 2026

Europe

The EU redefines livestock farming as a strategic sector

The European Commission has adopted a new Livestock Strategy that marks a significant shift in its approach over the past decade by recognizing livestock production as a strategic sector for food security, competitiveness, and the development of rural areas.

Jul 14, 2026

North America

US beef imports post slower growth

US beef imports increased 9.9% year-on-year between January and May, the smallest increase for the period since 2023. In May, however, imports declined 5% from the same month last year, marking the first year-on-year monthly decrease since November 2025 and the largest since March 2023.

Jul 14, 2026

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