Wedoany.com Report-Oct. 21, Brazil’s pork exports reached a new monthly record in September 2025, totaling 151,600 tonnes, marking a 25.9% increase compared with 120,400 tonnes in the same month of 2024. Export revenue also hit a new high of US$368.4 million, up 29.9% from US$283.7 million a year earlier, reflecting strong global demand and favorable export conditions.

From January to September 2025, Brazil shipped 1.12 million tonnes of pork, a 13.2% rise from 990,700 tonnes during the same period in 2024. In value terms, exports grew 24.6%, reaching US$2.70 billion compared with US$2.17 billion in the previous year. Industry analysts noted that if the current pace continues, Brazil could match or even exceed Canada’s projected 2025 export volume of 1.3 million tonnes. According to data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the European Union and the United States were the top two global pork exporters in 2024, followed by Canada and Brazil.

The Philippines has remained the largest importer of Brazilian pork, purchasing 49,000 tonnes in September — a sharp 73.9% increase year on year. Ricardo Santin, president of the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), said: “Although the Philippines remains the main destination, it is not the only driver behind the strong demand for Brazilian pork, which is growing at significantly high rates in key markets. The outlook is for sustained demand, with record-breaking results expected by the end of the year.”

Besides the Philippines, several other markets demonstrated notable growth. Japan imported 11,400 tonnes, up 32.4%, while Vietnam and Mexico each purchased 9,600 tonnes, increasing by 39.8% and 55.8% respectively. Argentina showed the strongest growth rate among top destinations, importing 4,200 tonnes — up 82.2% from the same month last year. In contrast, shipments to China declined by 18.2% to 13,600 tonnes, and exports to Chile and Hong Kong fell by 13.7% and 5.3%, respectively.

The top ten destinations for Brazilian pork exports in September 2025 were the Philippines, China, Japan, Vietnam, Mexico, Chile, Hong Kong, Singapore, Argentina, and Georgia. Georgia recorded the largest percentage increase, with imports doubling to 4,000 tonnes, up 120% year on year.

Among Brazil’s exporting states, Santa Catarina maintained its leading position, shipping 72,700 tonnes in September — an increase of 17.4% compared with the same period in 2024. Rio Grande do Sul followed with 35,700 tonnes, up 39.6%, and Paraná ranked third with 25,300 tonnes, up 35.5%. Minas Gerais exported 2,900 tonnes, down 10.6%, while Mato Grosso shipped 3,900 tonnes, up 19.1%.

Brazil’s continued growth in pork exports highlights the country’s competitive production capacity and its expanding role in global meat trade, supported by steady demand from Asia and Latin America.