Steer prices
Steer prices NZ
Track recent steer prices using Saleyard's cleaned class, weight-band and saleyard evidence.
Steer market snapshot
Steers currently show $5.66/kg in the latest class benchmark for the week of 7 Sept 2026. Use recent saleyard evidence and weight-band rows before pricing an individual line.
Steer price trend
Tracked weekly average · $/kg liveweightSteer prices by weight band
Reported weight-band rowsUnder 200kgSteers
$6.67/kgavg $/kg lwt
Head8,365
Rows1,015
200-300kgSteers
$6.31/kgavg $/kg lwt
Head25,721
Rows2,267
300-400kgSteers
$5.32/kgavg $/kg lwt
Head16,675
Rows1,776
400-500kgSteers
$5.00/kgavg $/kg lwt
Head21,309
Rows2,247
500kg+Steers
$5.07/kgavg $/kg lwt
Head15,960
Rows1,673
Related cattle currently listed
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Bulls · Angus
2 Angus Bulls
Waikite Valley, Rotorua
Quantity2 head
Avg weight400 kg · liveweight
$4,000 /head
View listing
Weaners · Red Hereford
10 Red Hereford Weaners
Waikite Valley, Rotorua
Quantity10 head
Avg weight100–130 kg · liveweight
$1,050–$1,100 /head
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Heifers · Angus-cross Jersey
8 Angus-cross Jersey Heifers
Taupiri
Quantity8 head
Avg weight340–360 kg
NZ$1,800 /head
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Sign in to enquireRecent steers evidence
Latest tracked saleyard rows| Date | Saleyard | Class | Avg $/kg | Avg $/head | Head sold | Avg weight or band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Steers | $5.17/kg | $2,620 | 3 | 507 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Steers | $5.18/kg | $2,820 | 7 | 544 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Steers | $5.22/kg | $2,910 | 2 | 558 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Steers | $5.23/kg | $3,050 | 6 | 583 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Steers | $5.25/kg | $3,130 | 6 | 596 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Steers | $5.30/kg | $2,970 | 2 | 560 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Te Kuiti | Steers | $5.35/kg | $2,940 | 6 | 550 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Te Kuiti | Steers | $5.38/kg | $3,050 | 3 | 567 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Te Kuiti | Steers | $5.32/kg | $3,180 | 2 | 598 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Te Kuiti | Steers | $5.21/kg | $4,560 | 1 | 875 |
How to read steer prices
Compare the class benchmark first, then check recent saleyard rows.
Weight, breed, quality and sale timing can shift $/kg materially.
Use related listings and processor schedules as separate market signals where relevant.
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Questions farmers ask
What are steer prices now?
Saleyard shows the latest tracked steers benchmark where class data is available, with recent sale rows for context.
Is this a guaranteed sale price?
No. It is market evidence from tracked data. Actual values depend on weight, breed, quality, location and timing.