Brazil’s livestock markets saw firm prices in August, supported by strong demand and tightening supplies across multiple protein sectors, according to data from Cepea-Brazil.
Cattle
Low supplies of animals for slaughter kept beef prices elevated in late August, with slaughterhouses particularly active in securing cattle for export markets. Brazilian beef exports have remained at record levels since July, while domestic demand has also held firm.
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Beef carcass prices in the wholesale market of Greater São Paulo rose 5.15% from July 31 to August 29, reaching BRL 21.45/kg.
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The CEPEA/ESALQ Index for fed cattle in São Paulo closed at BRL 310.50 on August 29, up 5.49% from July 31.
Swine
The pork sector also experienced price gains in August, driven by firm domestic demand for both live swine and pork cuts, as well as higher export volumes compared to July.
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The special pork carcass traded in the wholesale market of Greater São Paulo averaged BRL 12.77/kg in August, up 3.7% over July.
Poultry
After a positive July, the purchasing power of chicken farmers weakened in August as feed costs rose and live chicken prices fell.
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Live chicken prices in São Paulo averaged BRL 5.47/kg in August, down 3.4% from July.
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Prices began the month on an upward trend but dropped late in August amid weaker demand.
Overall, the swine sector maintained strong fundamentals, positioning pork producers well heading into the final months of 2025.
