Cepea, November 5, 2026

 

CATTLE – Fed cattle prices rose sharply in October, supported mainly by the limited supply of ready-to-slaughter animals and the consistent demand for beef, a combination that intensified competition among meatpackers for cattle purchases.

 

On October 30, the CEPEA/ESALQ fed cattle Index (São Paulo State) closed at BRL 389.90, for cash payment (the highest level in real terms in Cepea's historical series, which began in 1994 – values were deflated by the IGP-DI from September 2026), a sharp 7