April 19, 2021
 

Brazil's pork exports reach 109,200 tonnes in March

Brazil's pork exports, including fresh and processed products, amounted to 109,200 tonnes in March - a 51.5% increase from March 2020 which saw 72,100 tonnes exported, according to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA).

In revenue, the sector's sales reached US$261.7 million, up 57.6% from March 2020.

Total accumulated pork exports for the year total 253,500 tonnes, 21.86% more than the volume registered in the first quarter of 2020 when 208,000 tonnes were shipped. The sales balance for the quarter reached US$594 million, 22.4% higher than in the same period of 2020 with US$485.1 million.

The main destination for pork exports, China, imported 58,700 tonnes in March (+64.6%), and 132,900 tonnes in the quarter (+36.5%).

In second place, Hong Kong imported 17.5 thousand tonnes in March (+49.9%) and 37.3 thousand tonnes in the quarter (-6.2%). In third place, Chile imported 5.1 thousand tonnes in March (+98.2%) and 15 thousand tonnes in the quarter (+69.6%).

The Brazillian state of Santa Catarina continues to be the largest exporter with 126.7 thousand tonnes exported in the first quarter, 13.86% more than in the same period in 2020. Next are Rio Grande do Sul, with 68.8 thousand tonnes (+39.5%) and Paraná with 34.5 thousand tonnes (+27.1%).

- ABPA (Brazil)