Poland cattle market prices remain stable but lower than last year

Polish cattle market prices have remained relatively stable but continue to trend lower than the previous year. According to data from the Integrated Agricultural Market Information System, the average purchase price for cattle fell by approximately 0.5% during the week of September 28 to October 4, 2026, reaching 12.55 PLN/kg live weight.

In terms of specific categories, young bulls aged 12 to 24 months saw a price decrease of 0.5%, while older bulls over 24 months experienced a slight increase of 0.2%. Cows saw a modest weekly recovery of about 0.5%, though their annual price remains significantly lower than last year. The market recorded 16,129 cattle slaughtered in monitored slaughterhouses during the analyzed period.