Even with a weak domestic market, Brazil's swine industry grows abroad, earning US$ 324.1 million in April and making the Philippines the largest destination for pork.

Even with a weak domestic market, Brazil’s swine industry grows abroad, earning US$ 324.1 million in April and making the Philippines the largest destination for pork.

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 16/05/2026 at 14:42

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Pork exports totaled 135,993 thousand tons in April, with the Philippines taking the lead among buyers and Japan paying above-average prices, while China and Hong Kong reduced purchases and reinforced the need for diversification for Brazilian pig farming

Brazilian pig farming had exports as the main positive factor in April, amid pressure caused by high supply, weakened domestic demand, and lower prices. The country shipped 135,993 thousand tons of pork, a volume 11.13% higher than recorded a year earlier.

Even with a slowdown compared to March, the result was the fourth largest monthly volume in history. The revenue reached US$ 324.1 million, with an average price of US$ 2,383 per ton, practically stable in the first four months.

Pig farming has the Philippines as the main destination

The Philippines led purchases in April, with 34,262 thousand tons, equivalent to 25.19% of the total exported by Brazil. The Asian country consolidated itself as the largest destination for Brazilian pork in the month.

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Prices show the difference between volume and value

The data shows significant differences between markets. Japan paid an average price of US$ 3,318 per ton in April, well above the overall average, indicating consumption focused on higher quality cuts.

China and the Philippines, although fundamental in volume, operated with lower average prices, close to US$ 2,200 to US$ 2,300 per ton. The scenario combines volume markets and premium destinations, which buy less but pay more.

In the export agenda, frozen pork represented about 83% of the total volume, exceeding 113 thousand tons in April. Offals were close to 10%, pieces around 5%, and carcasses accounted for only 2%.

First four months reinforce expansion

Between January and April, Brazil shipped 516.4 thousand tons, an increase of 15.8% over the same period in 2025. The accumulated revenue reached US$ 1.229 billion, an increase of 16.1%.

The Philippines increased purchases from 95.9 thousand to 155.5 thousand tons in 2026, a growth of approximately 62%. Meanwhile, Japan advanced from 34.1 thousand to 59.9 thousand tons, with revenue of US$ 199.2 million.

China and Hong Kong decreased in volume and revenue, while the outlook remains positive for Brazilian pig farming, supported by Philippine demand, possible loss of space by Spain, and international competitiveness.

Even with a weak domestic market, Brazil’s swine industry grows abroad, earning US$ 324.1 million in April and making the Philippines the largest destination for pork.

Pork exports totaled 135,993 thousand tons in April, with the Philippines taking the lead among buyers and Japan paying above-average prices, while China and Hong Kong reduced purchases and reinforced the need for diversification for Brazilian pig farming

Pig farming has the Philippines as the main destination

Prices show the difference between volume and value

First four months reinforce expansion

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Pork exports totaled 135,993 thousand tons in April, with the Philippines taking the lead among buyers and Japan paying above-average prices, while China and Hong Kong reduced purchases and reinforced the need for diversification for Brazilian pig farming

Pig farming has the Philippines as the main destination

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