Sharp declines in Brazil’s September pork exports
Brazilian pork exports are still heading for record levels, even though September 2026 saw sharp declines in shipments and average export prices.
Daniel AzevedoFreelance journalist Brazil
Nov 5
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Aerial view of the port of Paraná, Brazil’s largest pork export port. Photo: AEN
According to data from the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), export volumes fell 11% in September 2026 year-on-year to 135,000 tons, while revenue dropped 21.5% to US$ 289.3 million. In September 2025, Brazil shipped 151,600 tons, generating US$ 368.4 million in revenue. ABPA president Ricardo Santin commented, “The monthly result reflects a high comparison base and continued pressure on average international prices. Nevertheless, year-to-date performance remains positive, with average monthly shipments exceeding 130,000 tons.”
Lower prices for Brazilian pork products
One factor behind the decline was the lower prices received for Brazilian pork. The average export price fell from US$ 2,430 to US$ 2,143 per ton between September 2025 and September 2026, an 11.8% decrease, ABPA data showed. Rising pork production in China, the world’s largest producer and consumer of the meat, is one of the factors putting pressure on international prices. According to CERA, a consultancy within S&P Global, Chinese pork production is likely to increase 1.4% in 2026 to 59.39 million tons, while imports are forecast to decline by 7.1% to about 1 million tons. Weaker Chinese import demand is intensifying competition among major exporters, including Brazil, the United States and the European Union.