Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for live cattle.
Live Cattle Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$3,984 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
LowPrevious 12 months
The latest value is below the typical range of $4,125–$4,550 USD/t.
Live Cattle Price History
Live Cattle Prices by Country
Live cattle export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $4,291 Jul 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | $4,480 Jul 1, 2026 | -1.1% |
| Belize | $3,724 Jul 1, 2026 | +13% |
| Brazil | $3,415 Jul 1, 2026 | +38% |
| Canada | $4,291 Jul 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Switzerland | $3,328 Jul 1, 2026 | -31% |
| Georgia | $4,352 Jul 1, 2026 | +25% |
| United States | $4,291 Jul 1, 2026 | +24% |
| Azerbaijan | $5,320 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Czechia | $4,670 Jun 1, 2026 | +7.2% |
| Germany | $7,712 Jun 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Denmark | $3,857 Jun 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Estonia | $5,863 Jun 1, 2026 | +2.4% |
| Greece | $2,064 Jun 1, 2026 | +30% |
| Guatemala | $3,846 Jun 1, 2026 | +17% |
| Hungary | $4,877 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.0% |
| Ireland | $7,226 Jun 1, 2026 | +27% |
| Luxembourg | $2,392 Jun 1, 2026 | +1.8% |
| Latvia | $6,681 Jun 1, 2026 | +11% |
| Moldova | $3,000 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| North Macedonia | $2,451 Jun 1, 2026 | +9.4% |
| Netherlands | $7,033 Jun 1, 2026 | +25% |
| Poland | $8,664 Jun 1, 2026 | +11% |
| Portugal | $5,526 Jun 1, 2026 | +1.9% |
| Serbia | $4,357 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.5% |
| Belgium | $7,845 May 1, 2026 | +19% |
| Egypt | $4,291 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Spain | $6,145 May 1, 2026 | +13% |
| Croatia | $4,683 May 1, 2026 | +15% |
| Italy | $9,118 May 1, 2026 | +107% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $1,111 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Lithuania | $5,861 May 1, 2026 | +21% |
| Malaysia | $4,291 May 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Romania | $5,303 May 1, 2026 | +29% |
| Slovakia | $3,628 May 1, 2026 | -7.3% |
| Slovenia | $4,796 May 1, 2026 | +19% |
| Thailand | $2,276 May 1, 2026 | -1.7% |
| South Africa | $4,291 May 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Angola | $449 Apr 1, 2026 | -57% |
| Colombia | $2,830 Apr 1, 2026 | +31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6,820 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Bulgaria | $2,934 Mar 1, 2026 | +18% |
| Ghana | $779 Mar 1, 2026 | -4.5% |
| Armenia | $4,380 Feb 1, 2026 | +43% |
| South Sudan | $4,291 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $7,035 Dec 1, 2025 | +51% |
| El Salvador | $11,280 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $1,073 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ukraine | $1,400 Sep 1, 2025 | -34% |
| Chile | $4,291 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Cyprus | $3,970 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Mexico | $4,291 Jul 1, 2025 | +21% |
| United Kingdom | $13,299 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $800 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $4,291 May 1, 2025 | -34% |
| Andorra | $1,294 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $1,887 Jan 1, 2025 | -1.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $1,426 Dec 1, 2024 | -63% |
| China | $5,224 Jun 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $3,468 May 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Botswana | $1,710 Dec 1, 2023 | -14% |
| Cameroon | $332 Dec 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Laos | $1,738 Dec 1, 2023 | +74% |
| Tanzania | $1,390 Dec 1, 2023 | +112% |
| Vietnam | $3,215 Dec 1, 2023 | +6.7% |
| Kenya | $4,254 Nov 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Philippines | $3,291 Nov 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Uruguay | $3,013 Nov 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Norway | $168 Oct 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Nicaragua | $2,300 Sep 1, 2023 | +7.6% |
| Zambia | $2,562 Sep 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Zimbabwe | $3,532 Jun 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| New Zealand | $2,975 Apr 1, 2023 | +5.8% |
| Austria | $3,136 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Rwanda | $1,125 Dec 1, 2022 | -4.1% |
| Cambodia | $1,667 Oct 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $2,975 Aug 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Kuwait | $3,342 Dec 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Russia | $1,937 Dec 1, 2021 | +59% |
| Türkiye | $2,365 Dec 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Belarus | $1,222 Nov 1, 2021 | -16% |
| Burundi | $221 Jul 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Lesotho | $925 Apr 1, 2021 | +19% |
| Barbados | $1,984 Mar 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Uganda | $2,839 Dec 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Malawi | $439 Jun 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Peru | $13,500 Feb 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| United Arab Emirates | $3,631 Dec 1, 2019 | +74% |
| Sweden | $1,722 Nov 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Sudan | $8,000 Dec 1, 2018 | -57% |
| Senegal | $1,157 Dec 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Ethiopia | $1,847 Nov 1, 2018 | +7.0% |
| India | $2,788 May 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Brunei | $3,000 Apr 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| DR Congo | $3,997 Mar 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Bahrain | $1,785 Feb 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Honduras | $1,560 Dec 1, 2017 | -4.9% |
| Paraguay | $9,960 Oct 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Eswatini | $312 Jul 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Niger | $720 Jan 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Panama | $2,205 Aug 1, 2015 | +37% |
| Argentina | $1,987 Apr 1, 2015 | Not reported |
| Qatar | $1,796 May 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Dominican Republic | $2,017 May 1, 2013 | Not reported |
What shapes live cattle prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Live Cattle Price Questions
- What defines live cattle as a commodity?
- Live cattle are defined as cattle that are alive at the point of sale, excluding pure‑bred breeding animals.
- How should live cattle be handled during transport to maintain quality?
- Transport should ensure adequate ventilation, temperature control, and minimal stress, with regular health checks to preserve animal welfare and meat quality.
- What storage conditions are required for live cattle before slaughter?
- Live cattle should be kept in clean, well‑ventilated holding areas with access to water and appropriate feeding, while monitoring for signs of illness.