Indonesian feedlots step up Australian feeder cattle buying – August shipments hit 2026 high
طلب شراء – Indonesia
Australia shipped 71,711 head of live cattle in August, the year's highest month, with 58,966 head going to Indonesia, as importers restock. Feeders must be in Indonesian feedlots by about November for Ramadan/Lebaran 2027 demand, which points to continued buying.
| Lead type | Buy requirement |
|---|---|
| Status | Active requirement – no deadline published |
| Product | Live feeder/slaughter cattle |
| Product group | Meat, dairy, livestock & fresh produce · HS 01–04, 07–08 |
| Quantity | 58,966 head to Indonesia in Aug 2026 (71,711 head total exports) |
| Price | Ex-Darwin feeder steers approx. 440–450 AU c/kg liveweight |
| Buyer | Indonesian cattle feedlot importers |
| Country | Indonesia · Asia & Pacific |
| Origin | Australia |
| Destination | Indonesia (also Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia) |
| Delivery / terms | Feeders needed in feedlots by ~Nov 2026 for Feb–Mar 2027 Ramadan demand |
| Deadline | Not published |
| Published | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Source | Beef Central |
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