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Mato Grosso do Sul opened 2026 with an advance in animal protein, record revenue in poultry, and accumulated growth of 125% in pork exports, while producers invest in technology, sanitary control, and the future Bioceanic Route to reduce costs and expand presence in Asian markets.
Mato Grosso do Sul started 2026 with a historic performance in animal protein, driven by the advance in pork exports, growth in chicken slaughter, and record revenue from external poultry sales. In the first two months of the year, the state increased chicken slaughter by 7%, surpassed 30 million slaughtered birds, and reached US$ 62 million in revenue from sector exports, even with stable shipped volume.
The result reinforces the participation of Mato Grosso do Sul’s agribusiness in the state’s foreign trade. Agribusiness currently accounts for over 94% of everything Mato Grosso do Sul sends to other countries, with emphasis on production chains that combine scale, technology, and presence in international markets.
Pork exports advance and reinforce the sector’s new importance
In pig farming, the growth rate is even stronger. Pork exports have accumulated a 125% increase in recent years, an expansion that has placed Mato Grosso do Sul in a position of greater relevance within national production.
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With just over 12,000 inhabitants, Antônio Carlos is considered the Vegetable Capital of Santa Catarina and produces approximately 150,000 tons of vegetables per year on family farms of up to four hectares, according to data from the City Hall and Epagri.
In 2025, the segment moved over US$ 53 million in external sales. This performance was accompanied by entry into demanding markets such as Singapore, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates, destinations that expanded the presence of Mato Grosso do Sul pork abroad.
With this advance, Mato Grosso do Sul now occupies the sixth position among the largest forces in national pig farming. The state’s growth curve, however, already places the sector on a trajectory of approaching more traditional hubs of the activity in the country.
Credit, technology, and grains strengthen production
The advance in production did not occur in isolation. Growth was driven by a combination of credit, technological investment, and an integrated production structure, factors that helped producers modernize farms and increase operational efficiency.
Resources such as the Constitutional Fund of the Midwest allowed for investments in climate control and automation. These improvements raised the standard of farms and contributed to making the activity more efficient, with a direct impact on costs and productivity.
Another important point is the availability of grains in Mato Grosso do Sul. The proximity between agricultural production and animal husbandry allows feed to be close to the sheds, reducing costs and strengthening the economic sustainability of the production chain.
Field management also underwent changes. Producers in Mato Grosso do Sul began to focus efforts on biosecurity and rigorous sanitary control, necessary requirements to maintain access to markets such as China and Japan.
This process altered the state’s productive profile. Mato Grosso do Sul ceased to act merely as a commodity supplier and began to consolidate an environment of greater technology, added value, and professionalization of the workforce in the field.
Bioceanic Route can reduce costs and increase competitiveness
Logistics appears as the main point of attention for the coming years. The productive sector sees the Bioceanic Route as an opportunity to increase the competitiveness of Mato Grosso do Sul animal protein, especially in shipments destined for Asian markets.
The corridor is anticipated for its potential to shorten distances and significantly reduce freight costs. For a state that already demonstrates competitiveness in production, improved logistics can become a relevant differential in the dispute for higher positions in the national ranking.
The expectation surrounding the route adds to the recent performance of pork exports and record poultry revenue. The combination of grain production, animal protein, technology, and more efficient logistics sustains the growth scenario for Mato Grosso do Sul.
State bets on efficiency to maintain records
The advance of the productive sector occurs amidst an environment of optimism among producers. The expansion of pig farming, the performance of poultry, and the significant participation of agribusiness in exports indicate a strong moment for the rural economy.
At the same time, the continuity of this performance depends on efficient management and sustainability. These pillars are considered essential for Mato Grosso do Sul to maintain records, preserve productive regularity, and expand its international presence.
With technology on farms, grain supply, sanitary control, and the expectation of logistical advancement, the state consolidates a strategic position in animal protein. In this scenario, pork exports continue to be one of the fronts with the greatest growth and projection for Mato Grosso do Sul.
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