Brazil: SC expands meat exports and exceeds US$ 2 billion in sales in 2021

Published 2021년 9월 16일

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Santa Catarina, Brazil's largest pork and second largest chicken meat producer, has experienced a 3.9% increase in meat exports and a 10.3% rise in revenue generation from January to August of 2021, surpassing US$ 2 billion. The state's poultry and swine products account for 24% of Brazil's total meat exports, with Japan, China, and Saudi Arabia being the primary markets. Santa Catarina has gained increased export popularity in Chile, Argentina, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates, diversifying its dependence on the Chinese market. The state's meat production quality and freedom from foot-and-mouth disease and classical swine fever are notable factors that enhance its export value.

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The largest producer of pork meat and the second largest producer of chicken meat in Brazil, Santa Catarina expands international shipments and revenues already exceed US$ 2 billion in 2021. From January to August this year, Santa Catarina increased by 3.9% the amount of exported meat, generating a 10.3% increase in the revenue generated. The numbers are released by the Ministry of Economy and analyzed by the Center for Socioeconomics and Agricultural Planning (Epagri/Cepa). “Agribusiness in Santa Catarina does not stop growing. Poultry and swine are the main products in Santa Catarina's export basket and we continue to beat sales records around the world. We have a lot to celebrate, because these numbers translate into job creation and economic development, in addition to demonstrating the quality of Santa Catarina's production, which serves the most demanding markets in the world”, highlighted the Secretary of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Development Rural, Altair Silva. ...

Source: Avicultura Industrial