Brazil to boost pork exports and production in 2025

The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) projected on Wednesday (20) that Brazilian pork exports could reach up to 1.45 million tonnes in 2025, an increase compared to the 1.353 million tonnes forecast for 2024.

In the domestic market, national pork production is expected to reach up to 5.42 million tonnes next year, compared to 5.3 million tonnes in 2024, according to the association.

Below is a historical overview of Brazilian pork exports starting from January 2022. The chart was prepared using DataLiner data:

Brazilian Pork Exports | Jan 2022 to Jun 2025 | TEU

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Meat prices soar in the U.S. and hit record highs amid tariffs on Brazilian exports
Beef prices in the U.S. reached historic highs in July, driven by a combination of reduced domestic supply and import tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration.

The impact is already being felt at barbecues and fast-food chains, which are facing higher costs for burgers and steaks.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average price of ground beef reached $6.34 per pound (about R$76 per kilo), while raw steaks hit $11.88 per pound (R$143/kg).

A year earlier, the prices were $5.62/lb (R$68/kg) and $10.86/lb (R$60/kg), respectively. Over 12 months, the beef and veal index rose by 11.3%.

Low stocks and heavy tariffs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that the American cattle herd has declined to 94.2 million head, down from 94.4 million in 2020.

Production for 2026 is expected to be 31.1 billion pounds, the lowest volume since 2019.

Source: BP Money

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