Weekly Commodity Recap - Sample Report

This sample report showcases the market intelligence available through EMEAT’s Weekly Commodity Recap for the North American meat industry. Through up-to-date pricing data, Weekly Market Commentary, Packer Margins, U.S. Export Data, Meat Production Under Federal Inspection, Meat Cut / Sub-Primal Prices, Livestock Prices, Forecasts, Margins, and additional market intelligence, readers can gain a deeper understanding of current market dynamics. The report is designed to provide actionable insights that support informed decision-making across the entire supply chain.

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WEEKLY MARKET COMMENTARY

(Weekly analysis prepared by EMEAT’s editorial team)

CUTOUTS:

• The Choice Cutout was priced at $3.94/lb, up $0.01/lb (+0.25%) from the prior week ($3.93/lb) and $0.28/lb (+7.65%) higher than the same week last year ($3.66/lb).
• The Select Cutout was priced at $3.84/lb, down $0.03/lb (-0.78%) from the prior week ($3.87/lb) but $0.27/lb (+7.56%) above the same week last year ($3.57/lb).

LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER:

Livestock slaughter reached 533,000 head this week, an increase of 85,000 head (+18.97%) compared to the prior week (448,000 head). However, this represents a decrease of 48,000 head (-8.26%) compared to the same week last year (581,000 head).

MEAT PRODUCTION:

Meat production totaled 479 million pounds, an increase of 76 million pounds (+18.86%) compared to the prior week (403 million pounds). However, production was 22 million pounds (-4.39%) lower than the same week last year (501 million pounds).

AVERAGE WEIGHTS:

• The Average Weights - Dressed indicator was 901 lbs, up 1 lb (+0.11%) from the prior week (900 lbs) and 38 lbs (+4.40%) above the same week last year (863 lbs).
• The Average Weights - Live indicator averaged 1,470 lbs, up 1 lb (+0.07%) from the prior week (1,469 lbs) and 59 lbs (+4.18%) higher than the same week last year (1,411 lbs).

CATTLE PRICES:

The STEER: LIVE FOB, Over 80% Choice price was $2.57/lb, unchanged from the prior week ($2.57/lb). Compared to the same week last year ($2.39/lb), prices were $0.18/lb (+7.53%) higher.

PACKER MARGINS:

Estimated gross packer margins totaled -$104.70/head, improving by $73.30/head (+41.18%) from the prior week (-$178.00/head). Despite this improvement, margins remained $56.50/head lower (-117.22%) than the same week last year (-$48.20/head).

 

PACKER MARGINS

Estimated Packer Margins, expressed in USD per head (USD/Head), provide valuable insight into processing profitability and industry operating conditions. Tracking these trends over time helps market participants better understand changes in packer economics and overall market performance.

 

EXPORTS DATA FROM THE U.S.

U.S. export activity for fresh, chilled, or frozen beef provides insight into international trade performance and global demand. Key destination markets and recent volume trends help illustrate the reach and competitiveness of U.S. beef exports.

 

MEAT PRODUCTION UNDER FEDERAL INSPECTION

Production trends remain a fundamental indicator of market conditions. While this sample highlights Meat Production Under Federal Inspection, the full PDF report also includes additional data on Livestock Slaughter, Average Weights, and Dressed/Meat Production, providing a more comprehensive view of industry production trends.

PRICES OF MEAT CUTS / SUB-PRIMALS

Monitoring price movements for meat cuts and sub-primals helps identify shifts in market conditions and product demand. Users can customize the products displayed to focus on the cuts most relevant to their business and market interests.

PRICES OF CATTLE

Recent trends across key livestock market indicators provide important context for evaluating supply, demand, and price direction. Users can customize the items displayed to track the livestock categories and market benchmarks most relevant to their operations.

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