Acre beef exports rise 32% in early 2026 as cattle slaughter climbs

The Acre livestock sector reported strong growth in the first five months of 2026. Export volumes of beef reached 2.76 thousand tonnes, up from the same period in 2025, generating more than US$ 14 million in foreign sales. Cattle slaughter also increased, with over 283 000 bovines processed in the period, including 54 000 in May alone. The price of the castrated steer (arroba) rose from R$ 278 to R$ 307 between January and June, a gain of over 10 %. Live cattle movements out of the state totaled about 164 000 heads, exceeding the figure for the same period in 2025. These indicators show a rising trajectory for Acre’s meat production and export market.