Beef exports in Brazil reach historic records in the first half of the year, according to Abiec

Published 2024년 7월 8일

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In the first half of 2024, Brazil achieved a record in beef exports, with a 27.3% increase compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 1.29 million tons and generating revenue of US$5.69 billion, slightly below the pandemic record in 2022. China was the top importer, followed by the United Arab Emirates and the United States. Fresh beef made up 87.7% of the exports, mainly boneless meat. Antônio Jorge Camardelli, president of Abiec, highlighted Brazil's leading global position in beef exports and the country's presence in 158 markets, with plans to expand into Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Turkey through initiatives like trade missions and international fairs.

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Brazil recorded the best performance ever recorded in its beef exports in the first half of 2024, according to data compiled by the Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries (Abiec) based on figures from the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC ). Throughout the semester, exports reached 1.29 million tons, representing an increase of 27.3% compared to the same period in 2023, which totaled 1.019 million tons. Revenue reached US$5.69 billion, a growth of 17% compared to the first half of the previous year, only surpassing the value recorded in 2022, during the pandemic scenario, when exports reached more than US$6.19 billion. In June 2024, exports totaled 220,184 tons, generating US$953.09 million, a result slightly below the records of previous months. The main importers of Brazilian beef this year were led by China, which acquired 565,654 tons worth US$2.5 billion, marking a 10.2% growth in volume. Next, the United Arab Emirates stood out, with ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio