Brazilian Pork Exports Approach 1.2 Million Tonnes in 2026

Brazilian pork exports, including both fresh and processed products, reached 1.192 million tonnes between January and September 2026, up 6.2% from the 1.122 million tonnes exported in the same period last year, according to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA).

Over the same period, cumulative revenue reached $2.737 billion, an increase of 1.3% from the $2.703 billion recorded a year earlier.

In September alone, Brazil shipped 135,000 tonnes, down 11% from the 151,600 tonnes exported in the same month of 2025. Revenue reached $289.3 million, 21.5% below the $368.4 million recorded in September last year.

Brazilian Pork Exports Expand Across Several Markets

The Philippines was the leading destination for Brazilian pork in September, with 25,691 tonnes, down 47.7% from the 49,078 tonnes recorded in the same month of 2025. It was followed by Japan, with 15,916 tonnes (+38.9%, from 11,458 tonnes); Chile, with 14,431 tonnes (+72%, from 8,392 tonnes); China, with 11,418 tonnes (-16.4%, from 13,665 tonnes); and Vietnam, with 7,392 tonnes (-23.2%, from 9,627 tonnes).

Other highlights during the month included shipments to Argentina, which rose 73.8% to 7,312 tonnes; the Dominican Republic, up 53.6% to 2,129 tonnes; Peru, up 104.6% to 1,054 tonnes; and South Africa, up 99.4% to 822 tonnes. Malaysia, a market recently opened to Brazilian pork, imported 1,918 tonnes in September.

By exporting state, Santa Catarina remained the leader in September, with 64,479 tonnes, down 11.4% from the 72,784 tonnes recorded in the same month of 2025.

It was followed by Rio Grande do Sul, with 33,779 tonnes (-5.5%, from 35,763 tonnes); Paraná, with 22,737 tonnes (-10.1%, from 25,305 tonnes); Mato Grosso, with 3,762 tonnes (-3.7%, from 3,906 tonnes); and Minas Gerais, with 3,477 tonnes (+19.4%, from 2,912 tonnes).

Source: ABPA

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