In March, Brazil shipped 116,300 metric tons of pork, a 26.6% increase compared to 91,900 tons in March 2024. Export revenues rose even more sharply—by 44.2%—reaching USD 278 million, up from USD 192.8 million a year earlier.
In the first quarter of 2025, total pork exports reached 336,800 tons, a 16.4% increase from the 289,400 tons exported during the same period in 2024. Export revenues for the quarter climbed by 32%, totaling USD 789 million compared to USD 597.7 million last year.
ABPA projects that Brazil could record its third consecutive year of rising pork exports in 2025, forecasting a total of 1.45 million tons shipped—equivalent to a 7.4% annual increase.
“These numbers confirm the sector’s strength in diversifying destinations, which should further support the positive projections for 2025,” said ABPA president Ricardo Santin.
The Philippines remained Brazil’s top export market in March, importing 27,000 tons of pork—an 85% increase over March 2024. China followed with 14,100 tons (–27.3%), then Hong Kong with 12,500 tons (+68.2%), Japan with 9,800 tons (+83.4%), and Chile with 8,400 tons (+12.7%). Mexico, a recently opened market, stood out by importing 4,600 tons, ranking eighth among buyers.
Mexico is particularly promising for Brazilian exporters due to recent tariff measures imposed by the U.S., which has historically been Mexico’s main pork supplier.
“Virtually all buyer markets registered strong increases in March, many with growth well into double digits,” Santin added.
Despite a 17% drop from record-high prices seen in November, average pork export prices remain approximately 20% higher than one year ago, further bolstering export value.
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