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Brazil - Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Apr 27, 2024

Brazil's Meat Exports Dip Slightly to $12.2 Billion in 2023

Brazil Meat Exports

In 2023, approx. 3.1M tons of meat were exported from Brazil; surging by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, meat exports dropped to $12.2B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $14.2B, and then reduced in the following year.Brazil Meat Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Meat in Brazil (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
China10.69.04717681,0291,7213,3245,3005,2789,1086,616
Chile402300276353334520525478720531679
United States0.50.10.23.557.30.40.797.9471447537
Philippines37.943.437.257.130.998.6111142263460483
Hong Kong1,2151,3478309641,2401,2249721,058878392452
United Arab Emirates86.290.888.794.6107160278181238290372
Egypt465585624529519510467395271344244
Russia1,6772,1071,1939611,135304315247143193192
Venezuela88487157117728.43.42.31.61.20.40.6
Iran26527238337456031822824.649.05.4N/A
Others1,5411,5601,3291,4201,5011,6751,9581,8092,3262,4522,576
Total6,5837,1865,8045,7026,5426,5358,1829,73410,63814,22312,153

Exports by Country

China (1.6M tons) was the main destination for meat exports from Brazil, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, meat exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (186K tons), eightfold. the Philippines (162K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.2% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at +81.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+8.9% per year) and the Philippines (+28.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($6.6B) remains the key foreign market for meat exports from Brazil, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($679M), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4.4% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +90.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+5.4% per year) and the United States (+100.8% per year).

Exports by Type

Beef (cattle meat) (2M tons), pork (1.1M tons) and horse, mule and donkey meat (2.6K tons) were the main products of meat exports from Brazil, together accounting for 99.9% of total exports. Lamb and sheep meat, meat of camels and other animals and goat meat lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further less than 0.1%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by lamb and sheep meat (with a CAGR of +217.5%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, beef (cattle meat) ($9.5B) remains the largest type of meat exported from Brazil, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by pork ($2.6B), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by horse, mule and donkey meat, with a 0.1% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of beef (cattle meat) exports amounted to +5.9%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: pork (+8.0% per year) and horse, mule and donkey meat (+7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the meat price stood at $3,916 per ton (FOB, Brazil), which is down by -17.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the average export price increased by 16%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,728 per ton, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($17,706 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($2,418 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat market in Brazil. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1108 - Meat of asses
  • FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
  • FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
  • FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
  • FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
  • FCL 1017 - Goat meat
  • FCL 1097 - Horse meat
  • FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
  • FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
  • FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
  • FCL 1035 - Pig meat
  • FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
  • FCL 977 - Meat of sheep

Country coverage:

  • Brazil

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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