Pig farming: Safras & Mercado projects 1.04% growth in pork availability in Brazil in 2026

new record next year, with shipments reaching 1.545 million tons, compared with an estimated 1.472 million tons for the end of 2025, an increase of 4.96%. The Philippines remain the largest destination for Brazilian pork, driven by domestic production challenges resulting from African swine fever (ASF) and rising local demand. Moreover, Brazil has strengthened its trade relations with strategic markets, and the results are beginning to emerge. Japan is increasing its purchases, initially concentrated in Santa Catarina, but expansion to other regions is expected. Mexico, which until recently did not import from Brazil, is emerging as a promising market, with the potential to increase volumes if trade tensions arise with the United States, its main supplier. Although geographical proximity favors US pork, any Brazilian advance is positive. There are also negotiations with South Korea, still involving modest volumes but with room for growth, and Vietnam continues to expand its ...