The State of the Wagyu — this week from WagyuTank

Japanese Wagyu’s arrival in Brazil brought intense marbling, tenderness, and high prices, earning the brand worldwide coverage. Australian prices rebounded across Q1 2026, while Inkerman Station’s Burdekin cattle property closed at auction and the use of slick genetics boosted profitability for northern herds in Queensland. Northern Ireland sought dairy farms for Wagyu calves, and a U.S. story highlighted the essential role of genetics and lineage in wagyu breeding.

Market data from the new catalogue shows 839 listings from 109 seller sites in 23 countries— the opening inventory, not a weekly flow of new arrivals. The mix is 632 semen and 207 embryo. Median asking price per straw is $50 (339 priced) and per embryo $702 (80 priced). The most active markets are the U.S. (477 listings), Australia (97), Austria (60) and Germany (59). Sires with the greatest presence include Jc Ruesakae, Jc Rueshawsan, Jc Shigefuku, Shigeruki 2 and Black Wagyu.

Upcoming events: a Wagyu Summer Break Online Sale on 26 July, the National Wagyu Bull & Female Sale on 31 July in Roma Saleyards, QLD, and Back To School All Things Wagyu online on 9 August.

• 839 new listings found, from 109 seller sites in 23 countries
• The mix: 632 semen, 207 embryo
• Median asking price among newly listed semen: $50 a straw (339 priced listings)
• Median asking price among newly listed embryos: $702 (80 priced listings)
• Most active countries: 🇺🇸 USA (477), 🇦🇺 Australia (97), 🇦🇹 Austria (60), 🇩🇪 Germany (59)
• Sires most often offered: Jc Ruesakae 203 (5), Jc Rueshawsan 65 (5), Jc Shigefuku 87 (5), Shigeruki 2 (5), Black Wagyu (4)