Beef prices NZ
Track recent NZ beef cattle prices by class, weight band and saleyard using Saleyard's cleaned market data.
Beef market snapshot
Saleyard's latest tracked all-cattle average is $4.45/kg liveweight for the week of 8 Jun 2026. Steers are currently tracking at $4.94/kg with store cattle at $5.00/kg. Use these figures as market evidence before comparing class, weight, yard and schedule signals.
NZ beef cattle price trend
Latest tracked data · $/kg liveweightBeef prices by cattle class
Latest tracked averagesPrices by weight band
Reported weight-band rowsUnder 200kgAll cattle
$5.32/kgavg $/kg lwt
Head16,725
Rows530
200-300kgAll cattle
$5.75/kgavg $/kg lwt
Head37,622
Rows690
300-400kgAll cattle
$4.23/kgavg $/kg lwt
Head61,411
Rows1,303
400-500kgAll cattle
$4.38/kgavg $/kg lwt
Head18,289
Rows644
500kg+All cattle
$3.04/kgavg $/kg lwt
Head29,943
Rows1,356
Recent yard signals
Tracked sale rowsBeef cattle currently listed
Compare current listings against recent saleyard evidence before you buy or sell.
Recent saleyard evidence
Latest tracked data where available| Date | Saleyard | Class | Avg $/kg | Avg $/head | Head sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | Temuka Store Cattle | Bulls | $4.22/kg | $779 | 58 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Temuka Store Cattle | Heifers | $3.98/kg | $1,493 | 103 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Temuka Store Cattle | Steers | $4.64/kg | $1,668 | 96 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Tuakau Store | Bulls | $4.60/kg | $1,880 | 12 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Tuakau Store | Cows | $3.83/kg | $2,300 | 6 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Tuakau Store | Heifers | $4.14/kg | $1,605 | 8 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Tuakau Store | Heifers | $4.78/kg | $1,821 | 80 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Tuakau Store | Steers | $3.75/kg | $1,200 | 1 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Tuakau Store | Steers | $5.06/kg | $2,141 | 89 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Tuakau Store | Steers | $5.38/kg | $1,580 | 11 |
How to read these prices
Compare by class first: steers, heifers, bulls, cows and weaners move differently.
Weight and quality can shift $/kg materially.
Yard results are market evidence, not a guaranteed sale price.
Use processor schedules as a second signal for finished cattle.
Market updates
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Questions farmers ask
What is the current beef price in NZ?
Saleyard shows the latest tracked beef cattle price signals as indicative liveweight benchmarks from cleaned market data. Check the page metrics and the full cattle price tracker before making a buying or selling decision.
Are these prices guaranteed sale prices?
No. They are market indicators. Actual prices depend on cattle class, weight, breed, quality, region, sale timing, buyer demand and transaction terms.
Where should I compare detailed class prices?
Use the Saleyard cattle price tracker and class pages for steers, heifers, bulls, cows and weaners to compare more specific liveweight benchmarks.