U.S. Beef Imports: A Quick Look at Recent Trends

After 78 past bullish trade events, LCATTLE moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.2%), and +0.5% over 20.

• Aug 14, 2019SE Asia Report: Strong Indonesian feeder imports continue in July - Beef Central-2.0%
• Nov 13, 2023Paraguay's beef likely won't boost tight US supplies, importers say | Reuters-0.9%
• Jan 20, 2026US lean beef trimmings import prices rise on China demand, tight supply+1.3%
• Dec 1, 2023Beef Trade Reacts as Expected-3.2%
• Jan 23, 2026Australian beef exporters adapt as China caps imports, shifts global trade flows+1.1%

After 47 past bullish trade events, FCATTLE moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -1.0% to +1.0%), and +1.5% over 20.

• Sep 17, 2019SE Asia Report: Indonesia imports a massive 75,000 feeders in August - Beef Central+3.7%
• Nov 13, 2023Paraguay's beef likely won't boost tight US supplies, importers say | Reuters-0.5%
• Jan 20, 2026US lean beef trimmings import prices rise on China demand, tight supply+1.3%
• Dec 1, 2023Beef Trade Reacts as Expected-4.4%
• Jan 23, 2026Australian beef exporters adapt as China caps imports, shifts global trade flows+1.5%