In April 2024, Brazil achieved a historic milestone in beef exports, shipping 236,842 tons and generating US$ 1.043 billion in revenue. China led as the top importer, followed by the UAE and Hong Kong, the latter seeing a 38.9% increase in imports. Year-to-date, Brazilian beef exports reached 835,328 tons, a 37.2% rise from 2023, with revenues increasing by 29.5% to US$ 3.68 billion. Fresh meat constituted 88% of these exports. Antônio Jorge Camardelli of Abiec highlighted China’s steady demand, averaging 95,000 tons per month. The UAE showed remarkable growth, tripling its imports compared to 2023. Other notable markets included Algeria and the Philippines. These figures, compiled by MDIC and Abiec, emphasize Brazil’s global leadership in beef exports.
Source: Datamar News
