Key Data
In Brazil, the slaughter volume of cows in the second quarter of 2026 surpassed that of bulls for the first time in history, increasing by 16% year-on-year.
Reason
Driven by high beef export prices (strong demand in China and the Middle East).
Consequence
The breeding-age cow population has decreased for three consecutive years, indicating a shortage of calves in the global market in the next 1-2 years and a rising cycle for beef cattle prices.
Post time: Apr-20-2026
