In January, Brazil’s pork export sector shipped 106,000 metric tons of the product, marking a 6.4% increase compared to the same period last year, when 99,600 metric tons were exported. This volume represents the first time that shipments have surpassed the 100,000-ton mark in the first month of the year, according to data released by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA).
Revenue and Key Destinations
The positive export performance also reflected in the sector's revenue. In January, pork export earnings reached $238 million, a significant increase of 19.6% compared to the same period in 2024, when the sector generated $199 million.
Among the top destinations for Brazilian pork, China remains the leading importer, purchasing 19,800 metric tons in the month. However, this volume represents a 14% decline from the previous year. On the other hand, markets such as the Philippines (19,500 metric tons, +58%) and Japan (8,100 metric tons, +87%) showed substantial growth, indicating a broader diversification of Brazilian exports.
Other notable destinations include Hong Kong (9,500 metric tons, stable), Chile (7,700 metric tons, -29%), Singapore (6,500 metric tons, +26%), the United States (4,700 metric tons, -9%), Argentina (4,400 metric tons, +379%), Uruguay (3,700 metric tons, +1%), Côte d’Ivoire (3,300 metric tons, +103%), and Vietnam (2,800 metric tons, +127%).
Southern Brazil in the Spotlight
Among the top exporting states, Santa Catarina maintained its leadership with 57,900 metric tons shipped, a 4.4% increase compared to January 2024. Rio Grande do Sul ranked second with 21,500 metric tons (+1.7%), followed by Paraná, which recorded the highest percentage growth among the main exporters, with 13,100 metric tons, a 20.5% increase.
Other states that stood out include Minas Gerais, with 3,400 metric tons (+84%), and Mato Grosso, with 3,300 metric tons (+26.9%).
Positive Outlook
According to Ricardo Santin, president of ABPA, the results indicate a trend of expanding and diversifying international markets for Brazilian pork. “Asian markets, led by the Philippines, are increasing their presence among the top destinations for Brazilian exports, sustaining the positive trends and greater market reach observed since the second half of last year,” he highlighted.
The growth in exports reinforces Brazil’s role as one of the world's leading suppliers of pork, benefiting producers and companies in the sector, such as Frivatti, which continue to invest in quality and food safety to meet the demands of increasingly stringent markets.
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