China, the largest consumer of Brazilian beef, has been applying pressure on the prices paid for the meat, leading to a decrease in the average price from a record high of US$ 7.33 per kilo in June to US$ 6.14 per kilo in October, the lowest of the year. This price drop has impacted the trading values of beef in Brazil, with the average price per arroba (12.5 kilos) decreasing by 3.4% in November compared to October and by 10.9% throughout 2022, adjusted for inflation. The decrease in prices paid by China, along with an increase in the supply of animals for slaughter, has resulted in longer scaling times in Brazil.