en.Wedoany.com Reported - Beef exports from Northeast Brazil have shown remarkable growth, reaching 9,400 tons in the first quarter of this year, a 51.38% increase year-on-year, far outpacing the national average growth of 17% during the same period. In the first three months of this year, Brazil's national beef exports are estimated to exceed 4.28 million tons, accounting for 34.6% of domestic production.
Slaughter volumes in the Northeast also increased by 2.96% compared to 2025, reflecting the expansion of semi-intensive and intensive farming systems in the region, increased adoption of technology, and integration with grain-producing areas.
The above data was analyzed by the Northeast Economic Studies Technical Office (Escritório Técnico de Estudos Econômicos do Nordeste, Etene), a subsidiary of the Bank of Northeast Brazil (Banco do Nordeste, BNB). The institution noted that beef from the Northeast has performed strongly in both export volume and revenue, with a more diversified range of export destinations. States such as Pernambuco (up 124%), Bahia (up 65%), Maranhão (up 30%), and Ceará (up 42%) experienced robust growth, driven by the certification of local slaughterhouses and improvements in sanitary conditions.
According to a recent study by Etene authored by Kamilla Ribas Soares, since 2025, Brazil's beef supply chain has entered a transitional phase related to the reversal of the livestock cycle. This phase is characterized by the retention of cows, a gradual reduction in supply, and rising prices for fattened and replacement cattle.
The researchers analyzed that while the external market has shown strong export performance recently, it faces challenges such as geopolitical conflicts, logistical instability, and the imposition of tariffs and quotas by importing countries. This further reinforces the need for market diversification and product value addition.
Etene's study also projects that Brazil will become the world's largest beef producer, with output reaching 12.4 million tons in 2026, accounting for 20% of global production. However, this figure represents a contraction of nearly 2% compared to 2025, reflecting a decline in cattle slaughter due to the reversal of the livestock cycle.
The Bank of Northeast Brazil plays a key role in promoting development policies for agribusiness and family farming within its operational area. From 2020 to March 2026, the bank invested nearly 26 billion reais in the beef cattle industry through the Northeast Constitutional Financing Fund (Fundo Constitucional de Financiamento do Nordeste, FNE). In 2025 alone, investments amounted to approximately 6 billion reais, with 61% directed to the semi-arid region.
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