Brazil cattle prices rise on tight supply and strong exports - Cepea
Beef carcass up 5.15% in São Paulo wholesale market
3 September 2025
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By: Low cattle supply for slaughter in Brazil supported prices in late August, according to Cepea. Slaughterhouses, particularly those focused on exports, remained active buyers and helped keep values firm.
Brazilian beef exports have remained at record levels since July, while domestic sales continued at a steady pace.
The price of beef carcass traded in the wholesale market of Greater São Paulo rose 5.15% from July 31 to August 29, reaching BRL 21.45/kg (USD 4.28/kg).
The CEPEA/ESALQ Index for fed cattle in São Paulo state closed at BRL 310.50 (USD 61.97) on August 29, up 5.49% from July 31.
