Brazil: Pork exports from Santa Catarina

Published 2024년 10월 26일

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In September, Santa Catarina exported 61.4 thousand tons of pork, marking a slight decrease from August but a significant increase year-over-year, generating revenues of US$ 150.4 million, an increase of 0.1% from the previous month and 18% from September 2023. The state is on track to surpass last year's pork export records, with the Philippines, Japan, and Mexico showing notable increases in shipments, while China and Chile experienced declines. The Philippines has emerged as the largest buyer of Santa Catarina pork in 2023, contributing to 24.3% of the total revenue, followed by China and Japan.

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The state exported 61.4 thousand tons of pork (fresh, processed and offal) in September, a 0.7% drop from the previous month's shipments, but an increase of 10.1% compared to September 2023. September revenues were US$ 150.4 million, an increase of 0.1% compared to the previous month and 18% compared to September 2023. According to Alexandre Giehl, an analyst at Epagri/Cepa, expectations are positive. “If the pace of shipments continues over the next few months, the state should break a record in exports of this product, surpassing last year's volume,” he said, reports the Government of Santa Catarina. Most major destinations recorded an increase in shipments this year compared to the same period in 2023, with emphasis on the Philippines (up 52.1% in quantity and 38.9% in revenue), Japan (125.2% and 120.2%) and Mexico (83.1% and 70.2%). Two other major buyers, however, showed negative changes in the period: China (-39.2% in quantity and ...

Source: Agromeat