Brazilian Pork Exports Rise 2.4% in October

Brazilian pork exports, including fresh and processed products, totaled 147,500 metric tons in October 2026. The volume represents a 2.4% increase from the 144,100 metric tons shipped in the same month of 2025. Export revenue reached $315.7 million, according to figures released on Monday (Nov. 9) by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA).

From January through October, Brazilian pork exports totaled 1.3 million metric tons, up 5.8% from the same period last year. Revenue, however, recorded a smaller increase, reaching $3.1 billion, up 0.2% from the $3 billion generated in the first ten months of 2025.

Brazilian Pork Exports: Leading Destinations

The Philippines was the leading destination for Brazilian pork in October, purchasing 34,700 metric tons. Despite retaining the top position, shipments to the country were 25.1% lower than in the same month a year earlier.

Data obtained and processed by Datamar not only support the assessment above but also add another layer of detail: the vast majority of pork shipments to the Philippines are concentrated at terminals in southern Brazil, with Portonave standing out at 4,694 TEUs between January and September 2026.

The chart below shows the share of the main terminals handling these shipments:

Top Terminals for Pork Exports to the Philippines | Jan-Sep 2026 | TEUs

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Japan ranked second, with 17,500 metric tons, up 62.3%, followed by Chile, which imported 12,400 metric tons, an increase of 57.1%.

China ranked fourth, with 11,900 metric tons, up 18.8%. Mexico rounded out the five largest buyers, with 7,700 metric tons, a 23% decline year over year.

The Philippines also led the ranking for January through October, receiving 318,100 metric tons, despite a 1.2% decline. Japan ranked second, with 160,700 metric tons, up 68.6%. It was followed by China, with 112,000 metric tons (-21.2%); Chile, with 109,900 metric tons (+9.8%); and Hong Kong, with 76,300 metric tons (-16.9%).

Source: Correio Braziliense

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