# Australian Cattle Prices Strengthen Amidst Competitive Pressures from US and South America

> Australian heavy steer prices rose 5% in October to 471 cents per kilogram live weight, the strongest monthly gain among major beef producers. US prices rose 2% to 701c/kg, while Argentina and Brazil rose 2% and 1%.

- Date: 2026-11-04 · published 2026-11-05T12:13:12.968Z
- Category: market · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/81695-australian-cattle-prices-strengthen-amidst-competitive-pressures-from-us-and
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Routine price commentary on beef export competitiveness with no major new supply shock; Australian beef's discount to US prices and Brazil's low-cost supply shape export demand but have limited direct impact on grain and feed markets.

## Sources

- insights.tridge.com: https://insights.tridge.com/speaker-product-news-reports/KJLyFXpzJzgKuB1Gqsm5QUKHGgR43AVdqLZ8ECkUtAo6WEQcBSSntrMj

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