Brazil’s pork export sector saw significant growth in March 2025, according to data released by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) and compiled from the Foreign Trade Secretariat (Secex). The country exported 116.3 thousand metric tons of pork during the month—an increase of 26.6% compared to 91.9 thousand tons in March 2024.
Export revenue climbed even more sharply, totaling US$ 278 million, a 44.2% increase from the US$ 192.8 million recorded in the same month last year.
Q1 Performance Strong
In the first quarter of 2025, Brazil exported 336.8 thousand tons of pork, representing a 16.4% rise over the same period in 2024 (289.4 thousand tons). Revenue from these exports reached US$ 789 million, up 32% from US$ 597.7 million in Q1 of 2024.
Key Export Markets in March
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Philippines: 27,000 tons (+85%)
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China: 14,100 tons (-27.3%)
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Hong Kong: 12,500 tons (+68.2%)
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Japan: 9,800 tons (+83.4%)
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Chile: 8,400 tons (+12.7%)
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Singapore: 6,000 tons (+23.6%)
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Uruguay: 5,200 tons (+55.9%)
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Mexico: 4,600 tons (new market)
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Argentina: 4,500 tons (+504%)
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Liberia: 2,300 tons (+710.2%)
Top Exporting States
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Santa Catarina: 58.5K tons (+8.6%)
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Rio Grande do Sul: 25.3K tons (+35.2%)
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Paraná: 19.4K tons (+90.8%)
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Minas Gerais: 2.8K tons (+81.7%)
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Mato Grosso: 3K tons (+25.7%)
“Almost all pork importing markets recorded significant increases in volumes in March, with growth levels above double digits,” said Ricardo Santin, ABPA President. “This shows the sector’s solidity in diversifying export destinations, which should provide greater support for the positive projections for this year.”
Brazil continues to solidify its position as a major player in the global pork trade, with momentum expected to carry into the rest of 2025.
