Brazil is the world's leading meat exporter: China and the US are its main buyers

Published 2025년 2월 28일

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Brazil is the leading producer and exporter of pork in South America, due to facility modernization and the opening of new international markets, particularly to the United States and China. The pork industry has grown through investments in technology and government policies, with record pork exports reaching 1.229 million tons in 2023, a 9.8% increase from the previous year. China's African swine fever has increased demand for Brazilian pork, making it a crucial supplier. The United States and China are the primary destinations for Brazilian pork exports, and Beijing has authorized 38 Brazilian meat processing plants to export to China.
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Brazil has established itself as the leading producer and exporter of pork in South America, surpassing nations such as Argentina and Mexico. This growth is due to the modernization of its facilities and the opening of new international markets, especially towards the United States and China. African swine fever in China has boosted demand for Brazilian pork, making the country a crucial supplier globally. With a projected production of 4.8 million tons by 2024, Brazil is positioned as the world's fourth largest producer of pork. Brazil is the largest meat exporter in the world The Brazilian pork industry has experienced remarkable growth thanks to investments in technology and government policies that favor the expansion of the sector. The meat industry grew significantly in Brazil thanks to technology. Photo: Knorr In 2023, pork exports reached a record 1.229 million tons, representing an increase of 9.8% compared to the previous year. This growth is largely due to strong ...
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