Brazil will double its pork exports to the world in the last decade to a record 1.6 billion tons by 2025, according to projections by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
By 2025, the USDA expects Brazilian pork exports to grow 5% due to the expected increase in pork production and strong international demand.
Brazil will double pork exports
According to USDA, Brazil’s recent export growth has been supported by two key characteristics, the ability to quickly shift markets as a result of access to new markets and Brazil’s position as a low-cost pork supplier.
In 2024, Brazil gained access to 17 new pork export markets and exported pork to more than 100 different markets.
The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture highlighted that Brazilian pork production continues to grow and has surpassed 5 million tons since 2022.
Brazil reached an all-time record in pork production in 2024. Last year alone, it generated 5.36 million tons, the largest volume ever recorded. This growth made it possible to expand sales to the international market.
Exports also marked a new milestone. Brazil sent 1.32 million tons abroad, despite lower demand from China. This drop is explained by the Asian country’s economic slowdown and the increase in its domestic production.
However, other destinations gained prominence. The Philippines doubled its purchases of Brazilian pork. Japan increased its demand by 131%. Mexico grew 51%, while Chile and Singapore increased 29% and 23%, respectively. Some did so by volume and others by opening new markets.
Market opportunities
Brazil is consolidating its position as a competitive pork supplier. Its advantage is due to low labor and feed costs. This combination has boosted its global presence in recent years.
Moreover, the country is expected to maintain its growth in 2025, despite uncertainty in global trade. In fact, it is expected to gain more share in price-sensitive markets. This will occur as tariffs and health challenges reshape the global trade landscape.