According to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), Brazil exported 151,600 tonnes of pork worth $368.4 million in September 2025.
One of the main factors behind the decline in revenue was the fall in the average export price. In September 2026, it stood at $2,143 per tonne, compared with $2,430 a year earlier, a decrease of 11.8%.
International prices are under pressure from, among other factors, higher pork production in China and weaker import demand from the world’s largest market. This is intensifying competition among the main exporters — Brazil, the United States and the EU.
Exports Up 6.2% in the First Nine Months
Between January and September 2026, Brazil exported 1.19 million tonnes of pork, 6.2% more than in the same period last year.
Export revenue increased by only 1.3%, from $2.703 billion to $2.737 billion, also reflecting pressure from lower prices.
Brazilian pork exports have grown steadily over the past three years. Following a slight decline in 2022, shipments increased to a record 1.51 million tonnes in 2025, 34.7% above the level recorded three years earlier.
To match that record in 2026, Brazil needs to export around another 318,000 tonnes in the fourth quarter, or an average of 106,000 tonnes per month. By comparison, average monthly exports between January and September stood at 132,400 tonnes.
Philippines Remains Largest Market Despite Sharp Decline
The Philippines remained the leading destination for Brazilian pork in September, although shipments fell by 47.7% to 25,691 tonnes.
Japan was the second-largest buyer, importing 15,916 tonnes, up 38.9% year on year. Exports to Chile increased by 72% to 14,431 tonnes.
China imported 11,418 tonnes of Brazilian pork, 16.4% less than a year earlier, while Vietnam purchased 7,392 tonnes, down 23.2%.
At the same time, shipments increased sharply to Argentina, by 73.8%; the Dominican Republic, by 53.6%; Peru, by 104.6%; and South Africa, by 99.4%.
Malaysia, which recently opened its market to Brazilian pork, imported 1,918 tonnes in September.
ABPA notes that stronger shipments to Japan, Chile and Argentina, as well as entry into the Malaysian market, demonstrate the continued diversification of Brazil’s pork export destinations.
PigUA.info, based on materials from foodagribusiness.world