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3/30/2026

In February, China rejected beef from eight origins

In February, China blocked the entry of around 350 tons of beef from eight suppliers, according to information from Chinese Customs released by OIG+X.

3/30/2026

“If the industry does not work at scale, the business does not close”

Gastón Scayola Gastón Scayola, president of the Uruguayan Meat Board INAC, highlighted the reopening of the Florida plant but warned about the structural challenge of increasing cattle production to sustain industrial activity in Uruguay.

3/30/2026

Brazil avoids regulating the China quota in 2026 and deepens tensions in the chain

The Brazilian government will not move forward in 2026 with a control scheme over the beef export quota to China, a decision that exposes the sharp differences between producers and industry, according to Pecuaria. The issue was not included in the last Gecex meeting and, for now, is not on the agenda.

3/30/2026

JBS faces rising costs in Brazil and pressured margins in the US

JBS is beginning to face a more challenging scenario, with rising cattle costs in Brazil and a weakened beef business in the US. Herd rebuilding —with retention of females— is already pushing prices in Brazil, marking a cycle change after several years of lower costs for the industry.

3/30/2026

JBS plans investments of US$ 2.4 billion in 2026 focused on expansion

JBS projects Capex (investment) of US$ 2.4 billion for 2026, with about US$ 1.4 billion earmarked for expansion and US$ 1 billion for maintenance, according to its global CFO, Guilherme Cavalcanti. The company prioritizes organic growth and, for now, has no planned announcements regarding mergers and acquisitions.

3/30/2026

Idle capacity in packers drives competition for cattle, according to industry association

The Paraguayan Meat Chamber (CPC) stated that idle industrial capacity in packers does not respond to anti-competitive practices, but, on the contrary, reinforces competition for cattle. According to the association, this is a characteristic of a capital-intensive industry.

Steer (US$/kg carcass weight)

Last update 23/3/2026

MercosurUS$4.72-1.3%

Brazil Avg.US$4.17-0.5%

UruguayUS$5.1-5.6%

ArgentinaUS$6.18-1.1%

ParaguayUS$4.62-0.6%

AustraliaUS$5.8-4.8%

USAUS$8.20.0%

MercosurUS$4.72-1.3%

Brazil Avg.US$4.17-0.5%

UruguayUS$5.1-5.6%

ArgentinaUS$6.18-1.1%

ParaguayUS$4.62-0.6%

AustraliaUS$5.8-4.8%

USAUS$8.20.0%

MercosurUS$4.72-1.3%

Brazil Avg.US$4.17-0.5%

UruguayUS$5.1-5.6%

ArgentinaUS$6.18-1.1%

ParaguayUS$4.62-0.6%

AustraliaUS$5.8-4.8%

USAUS$8.20.0%

MercosurUS$4.72-1.3%

Brazil Avg.US$4.17-0.5%

UruguayUS$5.1-5.6%

ArgentinaUS$6.18-1.1%

ParaguayUS$4.62-0.6%

AustraliaUS$5.8-4.8%

USAUS$8.20.0%

MercosurUS$4.72-1.3%

Brazil Avg.US$4.17-0.5%

UruguayUS$5.1-5.6%

ArgentinaUS$6.18-1.1%

ParaguayUS$4.62-0.6%

AustraliaUS$5.8-4.8%

USAUS$8.20.0%

MercosurUS$4.72-1.3%

Brazil Avg.US$4.17-0.5%

UruguayUS$5.1-5.6%

ArgentinaUS$6.18-1.1%

ParaguayUS$4.62-0.6%

AustraliaUS$5.8-4.8%

USAUS$8.20.0%

MercosurUS$4.72-1.3%

Brazil Avg.US$4.17-0.5%

UruguayUS$5.1-5.6%

ArgentinaUS$6.18-1.1%

ParaguayUS$4.62-0.6%

AustraliaUS$5.8-4.8%

USAUS$8.20.0%

MercosurUS$4.72-1.3%

Brazil Avg.US$4.17-0.5%

UruguayUS$5.1-5.6%

ArgentinaUS$6.18-1.1%

ParaguayUS$4.62-0.6%

AustraliaUS$5.8-4.8%

USAUS$8.20.0%

MercosurUS$4.72-1.3%

Brazil Avg.US$4.17-0.5%

UruguayUS$5.1-5.6%

ArgentinaUS$6.18-1.1%

ParaguayUS$4.62-0.6%

AustraliaUS$5.8-4.8%

USAUS$8.20.0%

MercosurUS$4.72-1.3%

Brazil Avg.US$4.17-0.5%

UruguayUS$5.1-5.6%

ArgentinaUS$6.18-1.1%

ParaguayUS$4.62-0.6%

AustraliaUS$5.8-4.8%

USAUS$8.20.0%

MercosurUS$4.72-1.3%

Brazil Avg.US$4.17-0.5%

UruguayUS$5.1-5.6%

ArgentinaUS$6.18-1.1%

ParaguayUS$4.62-0.6%

AustraliaUS$5.8-4.8%

USAUS$8.20.0%

MercosurUS$4.72-1.3%

Brazil Avg.US$4.17-0.5%

UruguayUS$5.1-5.6%

ArgentinaUS$6.18-1.1%

ParaguayUS$4.62-0.6%

AustraliaUS$5.8-4.8%

USAUS$8.20.0%

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In February, China rejected beef from eight origins

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“If the industry does not work at scale, the business does not close”

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