Fat cattle: see how the price of the arroba has been across Brazil today

The physical market for finished cattle closes the week with an inexpressive flow of business. The slowdown was already expected due to the holiday that occurred last Thursday (19), breaking the pace of negotiations. The Safras & Mercado consulting firm highlights that industries are trying to contain the upward movement of finished cattle prices and are waiting for a more incisive arrival of feedlot-finished animals (forward contracts). Exports remain accelerated throughout 2025, with excellent possibilities for the country to establish a new record, both in revenue and volume, said Safras & Mercado analyst Fernando Henrique Iglesias. The wholesale market presents mixed prices for beef during Friday (20). According to Iglesias, the business environment still points to some price drop in the short term. He highlights that the delimited movement during the week is justified by the consumption profile during the second half of the month, with lower demand for beef hindquarters. The ...