Paraguay's beef likely won't boost tight US supplies, importers say

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

• Jan 20, 2026US lean beef trimmings import prices rise on China demand, tight supply+1.3%
• Oct 17, 2024Australia cashes in on beef exports as US cattle herd shrinks | Reuters+0.3%
• Aug 27, 2024U.S. Beef Imports: A Quick Look at Recent Trends+0.1%
• Nov 10, 2023US reduces beef exports as cattle herd shrinks, squeezing Tyson Foods | Reuters-1.2%
• Apr 23, 2025Tight Supplies and Beef Demand are Fundamental to Price Support | Feedlot Special | feedlotmagazine.com+2.3%

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

• Jan 20, 2026US lean beef trimmings import prices rise on China demand, tight supply+1.3%
• Oct 8, 2026Weekly protein report: Feeder cattle supplies remain tight despite renewed Mexican imports | The Cattle Site+0.9%
• Aug 27, 2024U.S. Beef Imports: A Quick Look at Recent Trends-1.3%
• Nov 10, 2023US reduces beef exports as cattle herd shrinks, squeezing Tyson Foods | Reuters+0.2%
• Apr 23, 2025Tight Supplies and Beef Demand are Fundamental to Price Support | Feedlot Special | feedlotmagazine.com+2.5%