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Story summary
- Brazil is expected to reach its China beef quota by early May 2026.
- Finished cattle price rose to R$365 per arroba (US$71.57), up 12.5%.
- In March, Brazil exported 233,950 tonnes of fresh beef, the month’s high.
- Beef exports generated about R$7 billion (US$1.37 billion) in revenue.
- China’s 55% tariff on beef above the ceiling prompts exporters to seek alternatives, and the 2026 quota is 1.106 million tonnes.
