Cattle Price in Brazil Rises 1.8% to USD 4,695/tonne
Brazilian cattle prices reached USD 4,695/tonne on 2026-09-30, a 52-week high, with supply constraints and export pressures building through the month.
Cattle in Brazil was quoted at USD 4,695/tonne as of 2026-09-30, up 1.8% from USD 4,611/tonne a week earlier. The price has risen 12.7% over the month and quarter from USD 4,167/tonne on 2026-01-28, and stands 23.3% higher year on year from USD 3,808/tonne on 2025-09-30. The 2026-09-30 quote is the 52-week high, while the 52-week low of USD 3,765/tonne was recorded on 2025-10-14.
Supply-side conditions have tightened. The AgriBiz reported on 2026-09-16 that female slaughter fell 1.88% in Q2 2026, signaling a cattle cycle reversal and tighter supply. Cepea reported on 2026-10-01 that finished cattle prices rose 5.42% in September 2026 due to reduced slaughter-ready animal availability.
Trade channels have also come under pressure. Globo Rural reported on 2026-09-29 that Brazil reached 100% of its 2026 beef export quota for China, triggering a 55% surcharge. Separately, Valor International reported on 2026-09-24 that the European Union suspended Brazilian beef imports in September due to antimicrobial control requirements.