The cattle market remains stable while beef exports approach a record high.

The cattle market ended this Thursday (4) with stability and firmness in prices. In the São Paulo market, the arroba was traded at an average of R$ 322.80, while the slaughter scales remain comfortable on a national average, although they still show regional variations. The highlight of the day came from the official result of beef exports in November. According to data from the Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex), Brazil shipped over 318 thousand tons in the month, a volume close to the record registered in October. Throughout 2024, the country has been renewing successive monthly highs, driven by strong external demand. Only in October, shipments advanced almost 40% compared to the same period in 2024. In the accumulated total for the year up to November, China remains the main destination for Brazilian beef, followed by the United States and Chile. In November, the average price of the exported ton was US$ 5,509, a decline from the previous month, reflecting pressure on ...