29 Dec 2025
Brazil’s Beef Supply Tightens as Herd Rebuilding Begins
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Shrinking Brazilian Beef Supply Threatens to Push Global Prices Higher
Global beef prices are expected to face renewed upward pressure. This occurs as Brazil’s cattle supply begins to tighten. It ends a period in which expanding Brazilian production helped keep international prices in check. This is according to analysis reported by the Los Angeles Times.
Brazil is entering a period of tighter beef supply. Ranchers retain heifers to rebuild herds, thereby reducing export availability. With cattle numbers already low in the US and Australia, analysts warn global beef prices are likely to rise further in 2026.
The shift could reshape sourcing strategies across international markets.
Source article: Los Angeles Times | 29 December 2025
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