The physical market for live cattle recorded high prices this Monday (20).
According to the analyst Harvests and Market Fernando Henrique Iglesias, slaughterhouses continue to have difficulties in the composition of their slaughter scales. This fact justifies the change in dynamics in much of the country.
“The supply of finished animals during the transition from the harvest to the off-season for live cattle it is quite restrictedas anticipated for the period. China standard animals are still in high demand in the market, carrying a premium of up to R$30 per arroba in relation to animals destined for the domestic market. The spectacular result of exports in 2022 justifies this situation”, highlighted Iglesias
In São Paulo (SP) the reference for the at sign of the ox was R$ 318. On the other hand, for Dourados (MS) it was indicated in R$ 299.
Meanwhile in Cuiabá (MT), the arroba was indicated at R$ 281. At the same time in Uberaba (MG), prices were R$ 310 per arroba. In Goiânia (GO) the indication was R$ 305 for the arroba of the fat ox.
Wholesale market: ox

the wholesale market recorded stable prices.
According to Iglesias, the tendency to short term still refers to the maintenance of prices, considering the slower replenishment between wholesale and retail during the second half of the month. This is the period with the least appeal to consumption.
“In addition, the consumption pattern delimited for 2022 still refers to the preference of a large part of the population for more accessible proteins, which have less impact on average income“, said Iglesias.
The rear quarter was priced at R$22.50 per kilo. The price of the forequarter of the ox was R$ 16.60. Finally, the price of the needle point was R$ 16.50 per kilo.