# Weekly protein report: Mexican feeder cattle imports rise as demand increases

> Feeder cattle shipments from Mexico through two US border crossings rose to about 2,550 head on October 13. Prices at the crossings rose $4 to $5 per hundredweight, and screwworm concerns continue to limit a full recovery in trade.

- Date: 2026-10-18 · published 2026-10-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US-Mexico border · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/17081-weekly-protein-report-mexican-feeder-cattle-imports-rise-as-demand-increases
- Commodities: [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Stronger border prices signal firm US buyer demand for Mexican feeders, while limited volumes keep supply tight. The net effect is supportive for feeder cattle prices.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- thecattlesite.com: https://www.thecattlesite.com/articles/weekly-protein-report-mexican-feeder-cattle-imports-rise-as-demand-increases

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