Agribusiness Posts Record Exports in September; Pork and Beef Lead Gains

From January to September, Brazilian agribusiness exports rose 0.7%, totaling US$126.6 billion. Imports of agricultural products grew 7.3% in September and 5.4% year-to-date. The sector has contributed over US$111 billion in trade surplus so far this year, helping to balance Brazil’s external accounts.

According to Agriculture and Livestock Minister Carlos Fávaro, the results confirm the sector’s resilience within the economy. “The September results show that, even in a challenging external scenario, Brazilian agribusiness remains competitive and successful in the strategy reinforced since 2023 to open, expand, and diversify markets and products. So far, 444 new opportunities have been created for Brazilian producers and exporters.”

Among the highlights for September were:

• Fresh beef: US$1.77 billion (+55.6%)
• Fresh pork: record US$346.1 million (+28.6%) and nearly double the volume shipped (+78.2%)
• Corn: US$1.52 billion (+23.5%)

Check below a historical overview of Brazilian beef exports starting from January 2022. The chart was prepared using DataLiner data:

Brazilian Beef Exports | Jan 2022 to Aug 2025 | TEU

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Among products potentially most affected by the U.S. tariff hike (“tarifaço”), coffee stood out with US$1.3 billion (+9.3%), and fish exports totaled US$38.7 million, up 6.1% in volume.

In addition to traditional exports, the Brazilian government has been working to diversify its export portfolio and gain access to higher-value niches. The strategy combines market opening and expansion, trade promotion, and production-chain support to boost Brazil’s presence, especially in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Among less traditional export items, September also saw record shipment volumes, underscoring diversification:

• Oilseed seeds (except soybeans): +92.3%
• Fresh watermelons: +65%
• Beans: +50.8%
• Dairy products: +13.7%

Overall, these less traditional products increased 9.2% in September and 19.1% year-to-date.

Luís Rua, Secretary of Trade and International Relations at the Agriculture Ministry (MAPA), highlighted the role of international missions in sustaining sales growth. “September demonstrates the effort of Brazil’s agribusiness to maintain global presence in a challenging context. The combination of sanitary standards, quality, and competitiveness — alongside private-sector dialogue and trade-promotion initiatives — consolidates Brazil as a reliable partner for global food security. In 2025 alone, MAPA carried out over 60 international missions, as well as trade fairs and initiatives such as the Caravana do Agro Exportador, in partnership with ApexBrasil and the Foreign Ministry (MRE),” he said.

The expansion of exports, while maintaining domestic supply, generates jobs and income, attracts foreign currency, and reduces risks by diversifying markets and products. It also fosters investment in innovation and sustainability while strengthening Brazil’s strategic role in global trade.

The progress reflects joint efforts between the government and the private sector, focused on certifications, sanitary equivalences and requirements, and trade-promotion initiatives aimed at expanding Brazil’s presence in major global food supply chains.

Source: MAPA

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