Brazilian Angus beef exports grow 98.6% in the first half of 2025

Brazil exported 2,648 tons of Angus beef in the first half of 2025, according to data from the Brazilian Angus and Ultrablack Association. This number represents a growth of 98.6% compared to the same period in the previous year. Israel was the main destination for exports, with 35% of sales, with China occupying second place, with 31%. "The numbers from the first half show that 2025 will indeed be a historic year. The demand for quality only grows, and the increase in exports proves that we are aligned with what the market demands," says José Paulo Cairoli, president of the Brazilian Angus and Ultrablack Association. In the balance of the first half of 2025, the increase in slaughter volume also stands out. There were 255,600 animals slaughtered in the first half of this year, 13.1% more than in the first six months of 2024. According to the association, Israel became the largest importer of Brazilian Angus beef in this semester. Traditionally, the country imports the product ...