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France: Decline in beef supply stabilizes prices

Frozen Bone-In Beef
Cow Milk
Dairy
Meat
France
Published May 19, 2023

Tridge summary

Beef cattle – On markets and in slaughterhouses, the seasonal supply is down with very favorable weather conditions for grass growth. Breeders are not rushing to sell, and above all they are waiting for the return of the sun to resume seasonal work. The supply/demand balance allows prices to be held in good butcher quality females, despite shrinking demand.

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The seasonal modesty of the supply allows prices to be held in Charolais R conformation. In secondary choice livestock, the lean season before the outings of grassland animals limit outings. The trade nevertheless remains very calm with stable prices for all entry-level animals. Dairy reforms – Manufacturers remain in an uncomfortable position, between complicated negotiations with the downstream sector which is demanding lower prices and scarce supplies in the countryside. Transactions remain calm, but prices are stabilizing in Holsteins, Normandes and Montbéliardes. Tariffs are also rolled over in reform bulls. Young cattle – French slaughterers are suffering from the tension on the export markets. The Italian market is saturated with low-priced EU meat, and German demand is sluggish in the face of lower prices again. The French market remains on a downward trend, which worries fatteners. Expert advice : Suckler Breeds: Prices are ...
Source: Pleinchamp
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