Mexico Already Imported US$ 214 Million in Beef, While Vietnam and China Project New Million-Dollar Gains for Brazilian Agribusiness.
The Brazilian agribusiness is experiencing a moment of expansion and is already reaping significant results in new international markets. Among the destinations that stand out, three countries shine for their strategic weight and growth potential in exports.
Mexico, Vietnam, and China emerge as protagonists in this advancement, reinforcing Brazil’s role as a global food supplier.
Each of them represents recent achievements that transform the agenda of exports and point to even greater opportunities in the coming years.
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Strategic and Emerging Markets
Other recent agreements stand out for their potential. Among them are sorghum and sesame for China, with projections of US$ 35.65 million and US$ 142.63 million, respectively.
In Asia, Brazil also made progress with poultry meal for Indonesia, which yielded US$ 17 million in 2024.
Beef has also made inroads in Vietnam, with a potential of US$ 183 million, and in Mexico, which imported US$ 214.32 million last year.
Pork has also gained ground: US$ 102.06 million exported to Mexico and US$ 31.56 million to the Dominican Republic in 2024.
Additionally, cotton reached Egypt with US$ 56.01 million and Hass avocado arrived in Japan with an estimate of US$ 570,000.
The report shows over 80 markets for animal proteins, more than 30 for animal recycling, and over 20 for Brazilian fruits.
| Product / Destination | Year of Opening | Value / Potential |
|---|---|---|
| Beef for Mexico | 2023 | US$ 214.32 million exported in 2024 |
| Beef for Vietnam | 2025 | Potential of US$ 183 million |
| Sesame for China | 2024 | Projection of US$ 142.63 million |
| Pork for Mexico | 2023 | US$ 102.06 million exported in 2024 |
| Cotton for Egypt | 2023 | US$ 56.01 million |
| Sorghum for China | 2024 | Potential of US$ 35.65 million |
| Pork for the Dominican Republic | 2023 | US$ 31.56 million exported in 2024 |
| Poultry Meal for Indonesia | 2023 | US$ 17 million exported in 2024 |
| Hass Avocado for Japan | 2024 | Estimate of US$ 570,000 |
Results and Impact
In the first half of 2025, agribusiness exports totaled US$ 82.8 billion, a value similar to the same period in 2024.
The highlight was a 21% growth in sales of less traditional products, a direct reflection of market and product diversification.
