If it depends on the milestones achieved in January in Brazilian beef exports, 2025 is already starting with positive prospects. According to the analysis of the Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries (Abiec), the sector achieved a historic result. The data was published last Friday (07) by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC).
O exported volume reached 209,192 tons of beef, destined for 114 countries. Revenue reached US$1.002 billion, consolidating the best performance for the month since the beginning of the historical series. This growth maintains the upward trend that marked the entire year of 2024.
Compared to January last year, there was an increase of approximately 2% in the exported volume. Revenue also increased, with growth of 11.4%. This increase was driven by an average price 9.4% higher than that observed in the same period in 2024. This appreciation occurred in practically all the main destination markets, reaching the best average since June 2023.
Shipments to China, the main destination for Brazilian beef, showed a slight reduction compared to the previous month and to January 2024, totaling 92,797 tons and generating revenue of US$$ 452 million. The United States, the second largest buyer of the product, imported 18,974 tons, with revenue of US$$ 106.6 million, which represents a decrease of approximately 8.5% compared to the same period last year. In contrast, the European Union increased its purchases by 82.6% compared to December, reaching 9,270 tons and moving US$$ 69.7 million.
Growth in Algeria and changes in the global market mark the month
Another highlight of the month was Algeria, which also recorded significant growth of 204% in imported volume. Consequently, the country totaled 8,059 tons, with a turnover of US$ 42.9 million.
According to Abiec president Roberto Perosa, the efforts of the private sector and the government in negotiating the shelf-life of Brazilian products were crucial in opening up new opportunities for the national industry. As a result, this factor contributed directly to the increase in shipments.
Regarding the drop in North American purchases and the significant increase in exports to Europe, Perosa highlights that this movement reflects the natural dynamics of the market: “The United States had a larger domestic meat stockpile at the beginning of the year, which naturally reduced its demand for imports. Furthermore, global consumption behavior is always subject to the economic conditions and commercial strategies of each country. In the case of the European Union, we observed an increase in purchases due to the replenishment of stocks and the availability and competitiveness of the Brazilian product”, stated the president of Abiec.
Source: Notícias Agrícolas
