Brazil consolidates global lead as Arab beef imports surge over 176%

At least three Arab countries—Algeria, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates—recorded significant increases in Brazilian beef imports last year compared to 2024, according to Brazilian beef exporter group ABIEC.

Based on data from Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, ABIEC reported that Algeria imported 292.6% more, Egypt’s purchases rose 222.5%, and the UAE’s imports increased 176.1%.

Last year, Brazil achieved its highest volume of beef exports, shipping 3.50 million tons, a 20.9% increase compared to 2024. The revenue generated was USD 18.03 billion, about 40.1% higher. The data include fresh beef, processed products, offal, and others.

In total, Brazilian beef was exported to more than 170 countries in 2025.

The chart below shows Brazil’s top beef clients in the first eleven month of 2025. The data featured comes from Datamar’s DataLiner.

Brazil’s Top Beef Clients | Jan – Nov 2025 | TEUs

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China was the top destination, accounting for 48% of Brazil’s total exports, with 1.68 million tons generating USD 8.90 billion. The next largest markets, in descending order, were the United States, Chile, the European Union, Russia, and Mexico.

Source: Anba

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