Brazil: Special pork carcass was 3.24 Reais/kg above the value of whole chicken in November

While the average prices of pork increased from October to November, those of beef protein showed a small increase, and those of chicken, a decrease. In view of this, the competitiveness of pork fell from October to November in relation to the two competitors. In November, pork carcass was sold at an average price of R$ 10.76/kg in the Greater São Paulo wholesale market, up 4.2% compared to October. Agents consulted by Cepea indicated increased demand from wholesalers and consequent good fluidity in sales, a scenario that enabled an increase in beef prices throughout the month. As for beef protein, prices were firm. According to Cepea researchers, part of the plaintiffs was more active in the market, with the aim of building stocks for the end of year festivities, a scenario that sustained meat prices. The matched carcass was sold wholesale in Greater São Paulo at an average of R$ 19.45/kg, an increase of 0.6% compared to the previous month. In the case of chicken meat, the ...