October 11, 2021

Brazil's pork exports hit monthly record

Brazilian pork exports totaled 112,200 tonnes in September, a monthly record, according to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA).

The amount is 29.7% higher than exports in the same period in 2020, with 86,500 tonnes, and surpasses the previous historical monthly record reached by the industry in March this year with 109,200 thousand tonnes.

In terms of revenue, September sales generated a balance of US$255.8 million, 35.6% higher than in September 2020, with US$188.5 million.

So far this year (January to September), Brazilian pork exports have reached 868,800 tonnes, 13.58% higher than the 764,900 tonnes shipped in 2020. In the same period, pork exports generated revenues of US$2.061 billion, a performance 22.9% higher than the US$1.677 billion recorded last year.

China is still the main destination for Brazilian pork exports, with 53,400 tonnes in September, a volume 22% higher than in the same period in 2020. Hong Kong follows with 15,700 tonnes (+60.9%) and Chile, with 4,800 tonnes (+24.5%).

- ABPA (Brazil)