# Weekly protein report: Beef imports to US set to rise again in 2026 amid historic supply lows
						 | The Beef Site

> A weekly protein report says US beef imports are expected to rise again in 2026 as domestic production stays tight. April live cattle rose to $240.275 and feeder cattle gained, and cash cattle averaged $246.91. Packers reported deep negative cutting margins.

- Date: 2026-03-01 · published 2026-03-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20116-weekly-protein-report-beef-imports-to-us-set-to-rise-again-in-2026-amid
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Higher imports can partly offset domestic shortfalls and cap beef prices, but tight herds keep cattle futures supported.

## Read by commodity

- LCATTLE: neutral

## Sources

- thebeefsite.com: https://www.thebeefsite.com/articles/weekly-protein-report-beef-imports-to-us-set-to-rise-again-in-2026-amid-historic-supply-lows

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