August 14, 2013

Brazil's July pork export volume, value up on-year

In July of this year, Brazil's volume and value of pork exported rose compared to the same period last year.

The latest figures from the Brazilian Pork Industry and Exporter Association (ABIPECS) reveal that Brazil exported 50.437 tonnes of pork in July 2013, up 14% compared to the same month in 2012. The total volume of pork exported during January to July 2013 was 290.95 tonnes compared to 313.07 tonnes during the same period last year, indicating a 7% drop.

The value of pork exported in July was US$126.13, up by as much as 16.5% compared to July 2012, where the figure stood at US$108.3. The total value of pork exported during the first seven months of 2013 was US$756.4, compared to US$795.7 during the same period last year, down by 5%.

The average value of pork in July 2013 was US$2,501/tonne, up 2.3% compared to the same month in 2012, where the average value was US$2,447/tonne.