Uruguay and live cattle exports: 160 thousand heads until July

Published Aug 9, 2024

Tridge summary

From January to July, 160,175 live cattle were exported, generating US$ 138 million, a 5% decrease from the previous year. The average price per kilo stayed at US$ 2.71, with an increase in average weight to 332 kilos per animal. Exports included whole calves, steers, and pregnant heifers to Turkey, and heifers to Iraq. The live export market remains active, especially for whole calves. Exporter Olkany is buying pregnant Angus and Hereford heifers and empty Angus heifers for their first pregnancy. The export of replacement cattle is helping to stabilize the market ahead of spring.

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Original content

Between January and July, 160,175 live cattle were exported with a turnover of US$ 138 million according to Customs data. The number of animals shipped was 5% below the previous year. Between June and July, whole calves, steers and pregnant heifers were shipped to Turkey, as well as heifers to Iraq. The average price this year is US$ 2.71 per kilo, the same as last year. The weight is higher than last year 332 kilos per animal compared to 311 in 2023, according to INAC figures up to June. The live export flow is “in full swing” indicated an operator in the sector to Ganadería.uy. The most fluid business is that of whole calves. The exporter Olkany is buying pregnant Angus and Hereford heifers of 5 months maximum for shipment, and empty Angus heifers defined for first ...

Source: Portaldelcampo