Porto Alegre, June 26, 2026 – The performance of Brazilian swine exports in May 2026<\/b>\u00a0remained positive and consistent, although it showed a slowdown compared to April. During the month, Brazil exported\u00a0125.854 thousand metric tons<\/b>, generating\u00a0US$293.074 million<\/b>\u00a0in revenue, at an average price of\u00a0US$2,370.91 per metric ton<\/b>. Although this result represents a decline from April\u2014when export volume reached\u00a0135.993 thousand metric tons<\/b>\u00a0and revenue totaled\u00a0US$318.335 million<\/b>\u2014May’s performance is still considered solid from a historical perspective. In\u00a0May 2025<\/b>, Brazil had exported\u00a0115.938 thousand metric tons<\/b>.<\/p>\n
The decline observed between April and May mainly reflects a normalization following a stronger previous month, without indicating any structural loss of competitiveness. In April, the average price was slightly higher, at approximately\u00a0US$2,383.89 per metric ton<\/b>, reinforcing that the slowdown occurred in both volume and value, although only moderately. This dynamic is consistent with the seasonal patterns of the international protein trade, in which monthly fluctuations are common and do not compromise the broader trend.<\/p>\n
In May, exports remained concentrated in key markets, with the\u00a0Philippines<\/b>\u00a0maintaining its position as the leading destination, accounting for\u00a020.59%<\/b>\u00a0of total shipments, equivalent to\u00a025.909 thousand metric tons<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0US$62.089 million<\/b>\u00a0in revenue. The average price of\u00a0US$2,235.71 per metric ton<\/b>\u00a0reflects the characteristics of this market as a high-volume destination with greater price sensitivity, playing a fundamental role in sustaining Brazil’s export flow.<\/p>\n
Japan<\/b>\u00a0remained the second-largest market, accounting for\u00a012.05%<\/b>\u00a0of exports and importing\u00a015.159 thousand metric tons<\/b>. Unlike the Philippines, the Asian country stood out for its high value-added profile, recording an average price of\u00a0US$3,374.60 per metric ton<\/b>, one of the highest among all destinations. This result reinforces the strategic importance of premium markets to export revenues, contributing to a higher overall average export price.<\/p>\n
China<\/b>, with a\u00a07.05%<\/b>\u00a0share and\u00a08.875 thousand metric tons<\/b>\u00a0imported, posted a relevant, although more moderate, performance compared to previous periods. The average price of\u00a0US$2,283.36 per metric ton<\/b>\u00a0remained close to the global average, indicating stability in the trade relationship despite possible adjustments in Chinese demand throughout the year.<\/p>\n
Other important markets, including\u00a0Chile, Mexico, and Hong Kong<\/b>, maintained significant shares and consistent performances, reinforcing the geographical diversification of Brazilian exports. At the same time, smaller destinations such as\u00a0Vietnam, Argentina, Uruguay,<\/b>\u00a0and several African countries continue to play a strategic role in expanding Brazil’s international presence and diversifying commercial risk.<\/p>\n
An analysis of average prices reveals a clear pattern of market segmentation. While more demanding destinations, such as\u00a0Japan<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0South Korea<\/b>, posted significantly higher prices, other markets prioritized volume, operating with more competitive price levels. This reflects a well-defined strategy by Brazil’s export sector, which seeks both economies of scale and maximum value addition.<\/p>\n
Overall, despite the slowdown compared to April,\u00a0May 2026<\/b>\u00a0can be classified as another strong and consistent month. The results demonstrate the sector’s ability to maintain high export levels even after an exceptionally strong previous month, while also highlighting its resilience in the face of normal fluctuations in international markets.<\/p>\n
In summary, Brazil’s pork industry continues to display solid fundamentals, supported by strong global market participation, diversified export destinations, and the ability to adapt to varying market demands. The slight decline recorded in May should be viewed as a temporary adjustment within a broader trend of stability and competitiveness, leaving a positive outlook for the coming months.<\/p>\n
Looking at the cumulative results for\u00a0January through May 2026<\/b>, the data further reinforce the industry’s growth trajectory. Total export volume reached\u00a0642.320 thousand metric tons<\/b>, representing an increase of approximately\u00a014.3%<\/b>\u00a0compared to the same period in\u00a02025<\/b>, when\u00a0561.769 thousand metric tons<\/b>\u00a0were exported. In terms of revenue, growth was also significant, increasing from\u00a0US$1.346 billion<\/b>\u00a0in 2025 to\u00a0US$1.527 billion<\/b>\u00a0in 2026, equivalent to an increase of approximately\u00a013.5%<\/b>. These results point to consistent expansion in both volume and value, despite variations across individual export destinations.<\/p>\n
Among the principal markets, significant growth was recorded in several strategic destinations. The\u00a0Philippines<\/b>\u00a0remain the primary driver of exports, with shipment volume increasing by approximately\u00a047%<\/b>\u00a0(from\u00a0123.2 thousand<\/b>\u00a0to\u00a0181.4 thousand metric tons<\/b>), accompanied by strong revenue growth, consolidating the country as Brazil’s largest trading partner.<\/p>\n
Japan<\/b>\u00a0also posted remarkable growth, with export volume increasing by approximately\u00a077%<\/b>, rising from\u00a042.4 thousand<\/b>\u00a0to\u00a075.1 thousand metric tons<\/b>, along with a substantial increase in export revenues, reflecting sustained premium prices and stronger demand for higher-value products.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, several traditional markets experienced slower demand.\u00a0China<\/b>\u00a0recorded a significant decline of approximately\u00a034%<\/b>\u00a0in volume (from\u00a080.5 thousand<\/b>\u00a0to\u00a052.9 thousand metric tons<\/b>), accompanied by a proportional reduction in revenues, signaling an important shift in its demand profile. Similar declines were observed in\u00a0Hong Kong<\/b>, where export volume fell by approximately\u00a024%<\/b>, and in\u00a0Singapore<\/b>, which recorded a decrease of roughly\u00a026%<\/b>, indicating adjustments in the import dynamics of these markets.<\/p>\n
Conversely, other destinations continued to grow steadily.\u00a0Chile<\/b>\u00a0posted an increase of approximately\u00a011%<\/b>\u00a0in export volume, while\u00a0Uruguay<\/b>\u00a0recorded moderate growth of around\u00a04%<\/b>, reflecting stable and strengthening regional trade relations. Markets such as\u00a0Angola<\/b>\u00a0also increased their import volumes, albeit on a smaller scale, contributing to the broader geographical diversification of Brazilian pork exports.<\/p>\n
Overall, the January-May 2026 cumulative results point to a robust expansion, driven primarily by growth in key Asian markets and the maintenance of competitive pricing. The combination of significant volume increases in strategic destinations and declining shipments to more traditional markets indicates a strategic redistribution of exports, reinforcing Brazil’s ability to adapt to shifts in global demand.<\/p>\n
Thus, despite occasional monthly fluctuations and changes among trading partners, the cumulative performance for the year confirms a positive outlook for Brazil’s pork sector, with consistent growth in both export volume and revenue while maintaining strong competitiveness in the international market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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