August cattle export figures reflect Indonesian feedlot challenges

After 87 past bearish trade events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -3.2% to +1.9%), and +1.1% over 20.

• Oct 12, 2022No Imports or Exports Would Result in a Smaller U.S. Beef Cattle Industry - Oklahoma Farm Report-0.1%
• Nov 24, 2025Export beef trade starts to react to Trump’s surprise Brazil tariff decision - Beef Central+2.2%
• Sep 10, 2024U.S. beef exports lower as cattle prices turn negative+1.5%
• Mar 1, 2018China blocks cattle from now-lifted temporary bluetongue zone, Govt orders review - Beef Central-0.7%
• Oct 3, 2017Civic Ledger - U.S. to Resume Mexican Cattle Imports in August After Year-Long Screwworm Ban+2.3%

After 121 past bearish trade events, Live Cattle moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (40% higher; middle half -1.6% to +0.8%), and -0.3% over 20.

• Jun 8, 2024Setbacks in US beef exports to China dampen August live cattle futures+1.3%
• Oct 12, 2022No Imports or Exports Would Result in a Smaller U.S. Beef Cattle Industry - Oklahoma Farm Report+1.2%
• Mar 14, 2017Relaxations over BSE, FMD create headwinds for Aussie beef exports - Beef Central+1.8%
• Nov 24, 2025Export beef trade starts to react to Trump’s surprise Brazil tariff decision - Beef Central-3.1%
• Sep 10, 2024U.S. beef exports lower as cattle prices turn negative+0.3%