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Beef prices rise in São Paulo as cattle costs top R$400
Cattle prices have passed R$400 per arroba in some parts of São Paulo, where supplies are tight and demand is strong.
The state’s average daily price is about R$390 per arroba, according to Cepea, a research center.
Beef prices for consumers in São Paulo rose 2.3% over four weeks and are up 9% so far this year, according to Fipe.
The higher cost of beef makes chicken more competitive, but Newcastle disease cases in Santa Catarina have led some countries to restrict Brazilian chicken imports.
If more importers limit purchases to affected areas, more chicken could remain available in Brazil and compete further with beef.
Brazil’s beef exports also fell 34% in October compared with the same period in 2025, amid restrictions from China and the European Union, while average export prices rose 14%.
The effect of chicken import restrictions on local supply depends on how importing countries respond.
The price of cattle has exceeded R$400 per arroba in some parts of São Paulo, where supply is tighter and demand is strong.
The daily average in the state is close to R$390 per arroba, according to Cepea.
Beef prices for consumers in São Paulo rose 2.3% over the latest four-week period compared with the previous four weeks.
Beef prices at butcher shops have risen 9% this year, according to Fipe.
Higher beef prices are making chicken more competitive in Brazil’s domestic market.
- Who
- Beef producers and consumers in São Paulo are affected.
- What
- Cattle and beef prices have risen, with cattle above R$400 per arroba in some parts of the state.
- When
- The article was published on October 29, 2026. Consumer beef prices rose over the latest four weeks.
- Where
- São Paulo state, including the city of São Paulo.
- Why
- Supply is scarcer and demand is strong in some regions.
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- Cattle price in some regions
- Above R$400 per arroba
- Daily state average
- Close to R$390 per arroba, according to Cepea
- São Paulo consumer beef prices
- Up 2.3% over the latest four weeks
- Year-to-date beef price increase
- 9% at butcher shops, according to Fipe
- Beef carcass price
- R$25 per kg, according to the article