Official knowledge from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) and commerce associations present Brazil’s meat business reached unprecedented export ranges within the first quarter of 2025.
Cattle slaughter rose 3.8% year-on-year to 9.71 million head, producing 2.45 million tons of beef. Beef exports climbed 12.8% to 676,000 tons between January and March, with income up 22.1% to $3.22 billion.
China remained the highest purchaser, taking 42% of Brazil’s beef exports, whereas the USA sharply elevated its purchases on account of home provide shortages.
Pork exports additionally noticed double-digit development. Shipments rose 16.4% to 336,800 tons within the first quarter, incomes $789 million, a 32% improve from the earlier 12 months.
The rooster sector set new information, exporting 1.387 million tons within the quarter, up 13.7%. Income from rooster exports reached $2.587 billion, rising 20.8%.
Analysts attribute this development to a number of components. The devaluation of the Brazilian actual made exports extra aggressive. Worldwide demand, particularly from China and the U.S., remained robust as these international locations confronted provide constraints and sought different sources.
Sanitary standing additionally performed a job, as Brazil’s freedom from avian influenza allowed it to fulfill world rooster demand whereas rivals struggled with outbreaks. Brazil’s meat business now exports to over 150 international locations.
The federal government and business are focusing on new Asian markets like Japan and Vietnam to cut back reliance on China and increase gross sales of premium cuts. Nonetheless, home beef consumption is anticipated to say no as producers prioritize exports.
These export positive factors matter as a result of they affect world meals costs and provide. Brazil’s potential to fill protein gaps helps world meals safety and brings important income to its economic system.
