# Animal protein prices trend firmer across multiple regions - Fastmarkets

> Global animal protein prices were mixed to mostly firmer in the week to April 9. Australian and New Zealand prices were steady to stronger on domestic demand, while Australian export feathermeal prices fell sharply. New Zealand meat and bone meal rose ahead of Easter, and Australian cattle slaughter was down year on year.

- Date: 2026-04-13 · published 2026-04-13T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Australia and New Zealand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19819-animal-protein-prices-trend-firmer-across-multiple-regions-fastmarkets
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md), [Meat & Bone Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MBM.md)

## Why it matters

Firmer meat and bone meal prices in Australia and New Zealand reflect tighter local supply and demand, which supports protein meal values for feed buyers. The steep drop in export feathermeal shows regional price gaps that could affect trade flows.

## Read by commodity

- MBM: bullish ▲

## Sources

- fastmarkets.com: https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/animal-protein-prices-trend-firmer-across-multiple-regions/

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