# Consumer demand keeps cattle strong | The Western Producer

> Canfax senior analyst Brian Perillat told the Calgary beef conference that North American beef demand is among the strongest in 20 to 30 years. Canadian beef exports hit record values above $3 billion this year, with Japan growing under CPTPP tariff cuts.

- Date: 2019-08-22 · published 2019-08-22T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/57528-consumer-demand-keeps-cattle-strong-the-western-producer
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Strong consumer demand and record exports support cattle prices, though futures remain cautious over trade and weather risks. Export strength backs fed cattle values near $140 per cwt.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: bullish ▲
- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- producer.com: https://www.producer.com/livestock/consumer-demand-keeps-cattle-strong/

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