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Pork market in Brazil

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian pork market expanded from 3.4 million tons in 2018 to 3.9 million tons in 2021, driven by new export quotas to Russia in 2019 and surging demand from China in 2021. Peak swine prices in 2020 encouraged investments in slaughterhouse capacity, boosting overall production to meet both domestic and international needs. Regulatory updates, such as the microbiological criteria introduced by IN 60/2018, strengthened sanitary controls and supported export eligibility.

Growth continued in 2022, with market volume reaching 4.2 million tons, supported by a zero-tariff quota for the Eurasian Union that opened a new export destination and lower consumer prices that stimulated domestic consumption. By 2023, the market stabilized at 4.2 million tons as record exports, achieved through market diversification, were balanced by falling feed costs and cautious supply management by processors, which kept prices stable.

For the later years, the market framework includes further export quotas for the Eurasian Union through 2025 and ongoing packaging innovations aimed at extending shelf life and adding value to pork products.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pork in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil maintained its position as the world's fifth-largest pork producer.

Top producers of pork, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Brazil's pork production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 4 899 thousand tons of pork, marking a 9.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 24%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	8.6%	9.3%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Brazil's pork production value increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, pork output was valued at 11 941 million US dollars, showing a strong 13.2% gain compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 55.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.6%	12.9%	13.2%	15.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Brazil

Exports in kind, K t

Brazil's pork exports expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 1 015 thousand tons of pork, reflecting a robust 12.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports surged by 84.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 22.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.4%	37.2%	12.7%	22.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China (45.3% of exports in volume), Hong Kong (14.3%), and Chile (5.9%) formed the core group of markets for Brazil's pork exports, together accounting for 65.5% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Brazil's pork export value rose for the third year running. In 2021, exports reached 2 475 million US dollars, which is 16.7% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value increased by 131.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 32.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.0%	42.5%	16.7%	32.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, the three largest markets—China, Hong Kong, and Chile—remained central to Brazil's pork exports in value terms, collectively representing 67.0% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pork to Brazil

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Brazil's pork imports reached 1 thousand ton, up by 358.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 38 450.1%, equating to an average annual rate of 627.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	358.5%	627.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, two markets—Paraguay and Spain—dominated Brazil's pork imports in volume, jointly accounting for 99.8% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Brazil's pork import value totaled 1 million US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 242.8% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value rose by 3 899.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 242.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	242.8%	242.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Paraguay was the primary source of pork imports to Brazil, accounting for 94.5% of total import value, while other destinations contributed less significantly.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io