April 13, 2022

ABPA: Brazil exported 91,400 tonnes of pork in March

The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) said pork exports from the country totalled 91,400 tonnes in March 2022, 16.3% lower year-on-year, ABPA reported.

This was worth US$190.3 million, 27.3% down compared to US$261.7 million in March 2021

Pork exports reached 237,500 tonnes in the quarter, 6.3% down compared to the 253,500 tonnes exported year-on-year. The reported balance was US$498.5 million in revenue, down 16.1% compared to the US$594 million in January to March 2021.

Ricardo Santin, president of ABPA, said when compared to data from previous months, there is increased pork exports which has stemmed rising input costs.

The biggest Brazilian pork buyer was China (34,100 tonnes). Other top purchasers include Hong Kong (9,700 tonnes), the Philippines (6,800 tonnes), Singapore (5,200 tonnes) and Argentina (5,000 tonnes).

Luis Roy, director of markets at ABPA, said China is expected to import more Brazilian pork in the next few months.

-      Brazil Association of Animal Protein