Brazil’s pork exports rise 3.7% in July as Mato Grosso shipments jump
Brazil exported 131,500 tonnes of pork in July 2026, up 3.7% year on year, while revenue fell 5.6% to $298.3 million. Mato Grosso recorded the fastest state-level growth, and the Philippines remained the leading destination.
Higher volume brings lower monthly revenue
Brazil exported 131,500 tonnes of pork in July 2026, an increase of 3.7% from 126,800 tonnes in the same month of 2025, according to data from the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) reported by Nativa News.
The rise in shipments did not translate into higher monthly earnings. Export revenue fell 5.6% year on year, from $316.1 million in July 2025 to $298.3 million in July 2026. The divergence between volume and revenue indicates that the average value generated per exported tonne was lower than a year earlier, even as foreign demand absorbed more Brazilian pork.
The July result continued a broader expansion in export volume. From January through July, Brazil shipped 925,600 tonnes, 9.1% more than the 848,800 tonnes exported during the corresponding period of 2025. Revenue for the seven months reached $2.158 billion, representing growth of 5.8%.
Cumulative revenue therefore increased more slowly than cumulative volume. For Brazilian producers, processors and exporters, that gap makes shipment growth increasingly dependent on production costs, processing efficiency and the mix of destination markets.
Santa Catarina leads while Mato Grosso accelerates
Santa Catarina remained Brazil’s largest pork-exporting state in July, shipping 64,600 tonnes. Rio Grande do Sul ranked second with 29,400 tonnes, followed by Paraná with 21,700 tonnes. Together, these three southern states accounted for most of the country’s monthly exports.
Minas Gerais shipped 4,200 tonnes, while Mato Grosso exported 3,800 tonnes. Although its absolute volume remained well below that of the southern leaders, Mato Grosso posted the strongest percentage increase among the main exporting states, with shipments rising 35.7% from July 2025.
The state figures show that Brazil’s established southern processing base continues to dominate export supply, while growth is also emerging from other producing regions. Mato Grosso’s increase gives processors and livestock producers in the state a larger position in Brazil’s expanding pork export business.
Asian markets anchor destination mix
The Philippines was the leading destination for Brazilian pork in July, receiving 20,300 tonnes. Japan followed with 18,400 tonnes, while Chile imported 13,900 tonnes and China purchased 9,100 tonnes.
Other significant destinations were Argentina with 6,500 tonnes, Mexico with 6,300 tonnes, Hong Kong with 6,200 tonnes and Uruguay with 6,200 tonnes. The list combines major Asian buyers with markets across Latin America, reducing reliance on a single destination.
ABPA said rising shipments and greater market diversification reinforce Brazilian pork’s position in international trade and expand opportunities for the industry. July’s revenue decline nevertheless shows that larger physical sales do not automatically produce stronger returns. Exporters will need to monitor the value of sales alongside tonnage as destination demand continues to evolve.
