The competition for exports is fierce. New data shows Brazil is making progress with pork in key U.S. markets. Brazil saw a significant increase in pork exports in March, with volumes rising more than 26% year over year to reach 116,000 metric tons. According to data released by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), export revenue grew 44.2%.
External pork sales, including fresh and processed products, generated $278 million in March, compared to $192 million in the same month last year.
International pork sales totaled 336,800 tons in the first quarter of 2025, 16.4% higher than the amount recorded in the first three months of 2024, with 289.4 thousand tons. In terms of revenue, the total reached $789 million, 32% higher than the amount accumulated in the first quarter of last year, which was $597.7 million.
The Philippines remains the main destination for Brazilian exports, with 27,000 tons shipped – 85% higher than the same month in 2024. Mexico, a recently opened market and key U.S. market, was shipped 4,600 tons. Other destination highlights include:
• China:14,100 tons (-27.3%)
• Hong Kong: 12,500 tons (+68.2%)
• Japan: 9,800 tons (+83.4%)
• Chile: 8,400 tons (+12.7%)
• Singapore: 6,000 tons (+23.6%)
• Uruguay: 5,200 tons (+55.9%)
• Mexico: 4,600 tons (recently opened market)
• Argentina: 4,500 tons (+504%)
• Liberia: 2,300 tons (+710.2%)
“Almost all pork importing markets recorded significant increases in volumes in March, with growth levels above double digits,” Ricardo Santin, president of ABPA, said in a release. “This shows the sector’s solidity in diversifying export destinations, which should provide greater support for the positive projections for this year.”
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