Brazil: Record pork export from Santa Catarina

Published 2023년 7월 18일

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In the first half of 2023, the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil achieved its highest-ever pork exports since 1997. It accounted for over half of Brazil's pork exports, making it the largest producer and exporter in the country. The positive results were driven by increased shipments to various buyers, with China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Chile being the top destinations. Additionally, Mexico has opened its market for Brazilian pork and has become the sixth-largest importer. In June 2023, Santa Catarina saw further growth in pork exports compared to the previous month and year.

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In the first half of 2023, Santa Catarina achieved the best pork export result in history since 1997. The state accounted for 56.7% of revenue and 55.2% of Brazilian pork exports, making it the largest pork producer and exporter in Brazil. The result is a half-year record both in terms of volume and revenue. These data were released by the Ministry of Economy and analyzed by the Center for Socio-Economic and Agricultural Planning (Epagri/CEPA). In the first half of the year, 320.1 thousand tons of pork were exported with a revenue of 793.9 million US dollars, which represents an increase of 14.7% and 25.9%, respectively, compared to the same period of the previous year. China and Hong Kong accounted for 46.7% of shipments from Santa Catarina during this period. According to Epagri/Cepa, the positive results of the first half of the year are associated with an increase in shipments to almost all buyers. The top three destinations for Santa Catarina pork exports were China with an ...

Source: Agronovosti