How much pork does Brazil produce and export?
Brazil is the 3rd largest producer of pork: 5.4 million tonnes in 2024, 4.3% of the world's 125.3 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $2.9 billion in 2024, 7.8% of world exports of pork (HS 0203) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the Philippines, which takes 18% of its pork exports by value.
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Brazil's pork production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5.4 million tonnes | 4.3% | +5.3% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5% | 2.9% | 3% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
Brazil's pork exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $2.9 billion | 7.8% | 1.2 million t | $2,409 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0203 (Meat of swine, fresh, chilled or frozen).
Where Brazil's pork goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Brazil's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $526M | 18% |
| China | $473M | 16% |
| Japan | $309M | 11% |
| Chile | $271M | 9.4% |
| Hong Kong | $206M | 7.1% |
How much pork Brazil uses
Brazil's domestic supply of pork was 3.5 million tonnes in 2023, 2.9% of the world's. Food supply was 17 kg per person a year, 48th highest of 141 countries with a million or more people. It produced 150% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Pigmeat". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Brazil pork: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/BRA/pork/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.