Brazil Cattle Farms Keep Females but Slaughter Stays High

Brazil cattle market demand rests on domestic beef consumption and export diversity, as farms retain more females despite high total slaughter. Larissa Alvarez, StoneX Brazil Market Intelligence analyst, explains how China beef import quotas affect export timing and cattle supply-chain planning. She connects Brazilian beef exports with buyers beyond China, including the United States, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Her analysis also covers domestic beef consumption, pasture conditions, cattle traceability and feedlot demand for corn and sorghum. Download the StoneX 2026 Commodities Outlook: https://www.stonex.com/en/insights/commodities-outlook/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=qr_code&utm_campaign=mi_outlook_q4_26 Discover Actionable Meats and Livestock Insights with StoneX Market Intelligence: https://shop.stonex.com/collections/meats-livestock?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=qr_code&utm_campaign=mi_outlook_q4_26_sxtv_larissa_alvares 00:00 - Brazil Cattle Herds Change Mix 00:45 - Female Retention Takes Hold 02:15 - China Beef Quotas Reset Timing 04:11 - Brazil Beef Finds Other Buyers 05:40 - Pasture and Traceability Risks 07:28 - Brazil Beef Demand Holds Firm Like and subscribe for more financial market insights. #StoneX #Beef #LarissaAlvarez #Cattle --------- Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from StoneX: https://www.youtube.com/@StoneX_Official Visit https://www.stonex.com/en/insights/thought-leadership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social for insights, perspectives and thought leadership from StoneX's global network of experts. Visit our website: https://www.stonex.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social