Despite the November decline, total annual export volumes continue to grow. From January to November 2025, Brazil shipped 1.372 million tons of pork — 10.4% more than in the same period of the previous year (1.243 million tons). Export revenue for this period reached USD 3.294 billion, an 18.7% increase compared to last year’s USD 2.774 billion.
Key importers of Brazilian pork in 2025:
- Philippines — 350.1 thousand tons (+49.1%)
- China — 149 thousand tons (–32.6%)
- Chile — 109.1 thousand tons (+5.8%)
- Japan — 101.2 thousand tons (+18.9%)
- Hong Kong — 99.1 thousand tons (+1.8%)
Particularly noteworthy is the sharp growth in exports to the Philippines (+49.1%), while China — traditionally the largest buyer — reduced its imports by nearly one-third.
Top Brazilian pork-exporting states:
- Santa Catarina — 688.4 thousand tons (+50.73%)
- Rio Grande do Sul — 317.3 thousand tons (+17%)
- Paraná — 214.9 thousand tons (+25.7%)
- Mato Grosso — 34.5 thousand tons (+0.71%)
- Minas Gerais — 33.7 thousand tons (+29.6%)
Ricardo Santin, president of the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), explained that November’s decline was caused by shipping delays at several ports, which affected export performance in the final weeks of the month.
Despite the temporary downturn, Brazil is closing out 2025 by strengthening its position on the global pork market, showing steady export growth and expanding its international presence.
PigUA.info based on euromeatnews.com