Brazilian livestock prices dip amid export pressures
In June 2026 Brazil's livestock commodity prices showed mixed trends. The live chicken price in São Paulo rose to R$ 5.12 kg, boosting aviculturists' purchasing power for feed. Pork prices varied regionally, with Minas Gerais leading at R$ 5.92 kg and Paraná at the low end at R$ 4.65 kg, while overall live‑pig prices remained below early‑year levels.
Beef prices faced downward pressure. The arroba of the “boi gordo” fell as Chinese importers slowed purchases after Brazil met about 65 % of its export quota, prompting frigoríficos to reduce animal acquisitions. The “boi China” segment also slipped, with São Paulo quoting R$ 347 (bruto) per arroba. Meanwhile, the premium picanha cut rose over 10 % in the first half of the year, driven by strong Chinese demand and a 55 % safeguard tariff on shipments above 1.1 million tonnes.
Milk prices showed a modest decline, with the Rio Grande do Sul reference price projected at R$ 2.4281 per litre for June, down 0.8 % from May. Across the sector, export dynamics—especially China’s tariff and quota restrictions—and expectations of El Niño‑linked demand shifts are shaping price movements and producer margins.