Brazil: Pork shipments grow 26.6 percent in March
Foreign exchange revenue was even more significant, reaching US$278 million, 44.2% higher than the US$192.8 million recorded in the same month of the previous year.
In the first quarter of 2025, international pork sales totaled 336.8 thousand tons, 16.4% higher than the amount recorded in the first three months of 2024, with 289.4 thousand tons. In terms of revenue, the total reached US$789 million, 32% higher than the amount accumulated in the first quarter of last year, which was US$597.7 million.
Among the main destinations in March, the Philippines remains the main destination, with 27 thousand tons shipped – a volume 85% higher than that recorded in the same month of 2024. Other highlights include:
Among the exporting states, Santa Catarina remains in the lead, with 58.5 thousand tons exported in March (+8.6% compared to the same period of the previous year), followed by:
"Almost all pork importing markets recorded significant increases in volumes in March, with growth levels above double digits. This shows the sector's solidity in diversifying export destinations, which should provide greater support for the positive projections for this year", says Ricardo Santin, president of ABPA.
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