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The NZ Cattle Market
What’s happening in the NZ cattle market?
Follow cattle processing, beef exports, the New Zealand dollar, dairy prices and the outlook for the years ahead.
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What the latest numbers show
Four important changes across cattle supply, exports, currency and dairy.
Cattle supply
New Zealand cattle processing
See how many adult cattle are being processed each month, with calves available as a separate view.
Overseas demand
New Zealand beef exports
Follow how much beef New Zealand exports and the value of those shipments.
Loading series…Source: MIA, compiled from Stats NZ
Currency and borrowing
The NZ dollar and interest rates
Track the New Zealand dollar and Official Cash Rate, which affect export returns and borrowing costs.
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Dairy market
Global Dairy Trade
Dairy prices can influence culling, replacement decisions and the future supply of dairy-beef cattle.
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Looking ahead
MPI’s beef outlook
MPI’s latest view of cattle numbers, production, exports, prices and revenue through to 2030.
| Year | Figure | Opening beef cattle | Production | Export volume | Export price | Export revenue |
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Production and export volumes are shown in thousands of tonnes.
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Why these numbers matter
What does the NZ Cattle Market page show?
It brings together cattle processing, beef exports, the NZ dollar, interest rates, dairy prices and MPI’s beef outlook.
Why do beef exports matter to cattle farmers?
New Zealand exports most of its beef, so overseas demand and export returns can influence competition for cattle at home.
Why is the NZ dollar included?
A lower New Zealand dollar can lift the value of overseas beef sales when those earnings are converted back into New Zealand dollars.
How often is the page updated?
Each section is updated when its source publishes new figures. Currency can change daily, while processing and export figures are generally monthly.