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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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Following are Japan, with 16,605 thousand tons and 12.21% share, China, with 11,829 thousand tons and 8.70%, and Chile, with 11,106 thousand tons and 8.17%. Together, the four markets concentrated more than half of the external sales.
The Asian presence among the main buyers reflects the region’s strength in global demand for pork protein. The movement is associated with population growth, urbanization, and changes in food consumption patterns.
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.
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