
Indonesian slaughter steer prices rose to Rp48,000 per kg live in February, and Australian cattle prices continue to set record highs. Import volumes into Indonesia and Vietnam fell sharply, and Indonesia is set to import 80,000 tonnes of Indian buffalo meat for Ramadan and Lebaran.
Lower Southeast Asian beef import demand weighs on Australian export prices, while Bulog's planned buffalo meat purchases affect regional beef supply ahead of the festive season.
After 65 past neutral trade events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -0.5% to +1.4%), and +2.5% over 20.
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