Pork exports rise 17% as revenue jumps

Demand for Brazilian pork remains strong. In February, the country’s pork exports rose 17% year-over-year to 114,400 tonnes, according to data released on Tuesday by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA).

Export revenue also saw significant growth, reaching $272.9 million in February—an increase of 32.6% compared to the $205.7 million recorded a year earlier.

The chart below shows Brazil’s monthly pork export volume throughout January 2021 and January 2025. This information was derived from Datamar’s DataLiner.

Pork Exports | Brazil | Jan 2021 – Jan 2025 | WTMT

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In the first two months of this year, exports totaled 220,400 tonnes, up 11.6% from the 197,500 tonnes shipped in the same period in 2024. Revenue from pork shipments in January and February climbed 26.2% to $510.9 million, compared to $404.8 million in the same interval last year, according to ABPA.

The Philippines was the leading destination for Brazilian pork, importing 23,000 tonnes—a 72% increase from the previous year. Meanwhile, China reduced its purchases of Brazilian pork by 26.2% this year, buying 19,400 tonnes.

“This month, we also saw Mexico gain significant relevance, importing more than 2,000 tonnes, as a direct result of the renewal of its food security program,” ABPA President Ricardo Santin said in a statement.

Among the top pork-exporting states in Brazil, Santa Catarina led with 61,800 tonnes shipped in February, up 14.2%. Rio Grande do Sul followed with 23,900 tonnes, a 13.8% increase, while Paraná saw a sharp rise of 48.1%, reaching 17,900 tonnes.

Source: Valor International

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