Strong domestic demand and increased exports support the rise in prices of finished cattle.

In January, average prices for finished cattle showed only slight fluctuations compared to December 2025, according to research by Cepea. However, now in February, the partial averages are already higher than those of the previous month.

According to researchers at Cepea, throughout January, cattle prices were supported by strong domestic sales and significant growth in exports. It should be noted that partial data from Secex indicate that Brazilian exports of fresh beef have already surpassed those of January last year, when shipments were at a record high for the month.

On the supply side, researchers at Cepea indicate that rainfall has favored the recovery of a large portion of the pastures, allowing ranchers to keep their animals on pasture for longer.

Therefore, the supply of animals remained reduced in January, as did slaughter schedules, which ranged from 3 to 10 days. Now in February, buyers need to compromise and offer higher prices to be able to fill their schedules.