Brazilian beef exports grow in June
Export volume in the month reached 271,200 tons, a 23.3% increase. June's performance reinforces the sector's positive trend, which has been experiencing continuous growth since the beginning of the year. The data comes from the Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex/MDIC), compiled by the Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries (ABIEC).
The fresh product accounted for 91.9% of the value exported in June, totaling US$ 1.31 billion and 241 thousand tons. Processed meats represented 4.7% (US$ 67.8 million), followed by offal (2.4%), tripe (0.5%), fat (0.3%) and salted meat (0.1%).
China remained the main destination for Brazilian beef, accounting for 52% of the month's revenue (US$743.5 million) and 50.1% of volume (136,000 tons). The country increased its purchases by 84.4% in value and 47.9% in volume compared to June 2024. The United States ranked second, with 18,200 tons exported in June and revenue of US$123.6 million. Mexico came next, with 16,400 tons, a 341.2% increase compared to the same month in 2024, and US$89.8 million in revenue. The European Union imported 8,700 tons, a 37.3% increase, totaling US$73.5 million. Chile generated US$52.1 million, with shipments of 9,300 tons of Brazilian beef.
In the first half of 2025, Brazilian exports totaled US$7.23 billion, a 27.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024 (US$5.68 billion). 1.47 million tons were shipped in the first six months of the year, an increase of 13.4%. The average monthly shipments in the semester are approximately 245,000 tons.
Among the main markets in the first half of the year, China led with 641,100 tons and US$3.22 billion in purchases, a 28.2% increase in value compared to the same period last year. The United States came next, with 181,500 tons and US$1.04 billion, an increase of 102%. Chile imported 58,900 tons, generating revenue of US$315.5 million (+37.4%). Mexico purchased 52,000 tons, totaling US$276.3 million, a significant increase of 235.7%.
In terms of monthly performance, June was the best month of the year so far in absolute value, surpassing shipments from May (US$1.25 billion) and April (US$1.33 billion).
"The half-year results reinforce international confidence in Brazilian beef and consolidate the work we have done to expand and maintain market access. The more we export, the more we strengthen the entire chain. We generate jobs, income, and foreign exchange for the country, while simultaneously supplying the domestic market. Approximately 70% of our production remains in Brazil, and shipments abroad complement domestic consumption, contributing to balanced supply and the sustainability of the entire chain", highlighted Roberto Perosa, president of ABIEC.
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