The volume of exports in June reached 341,550 tonnes, up 41%
07/18/2025
Brazilian beef exports soared to a record high in June, reaching 341,550 tonnes, a 41% increase year over year, the Brazilian Association of Meatpackers (Abrafrigo) reported Thursday, citing federal data. This figure surpassed the previous monthly record of 319,290 tonnes set in October 2024.
June export revenues jumped 55% to $1.505 billion. In the first half of the year, total beef and byproduct exports generated $7.446 billion in revenue, up 28%, with volumes rising 17.3% to 1.69 million tonnes.
China remains Brazil’s top customer, importing 631,900 tonnes in the semester—an 11.3% increase in volume and 27.4% growth in revenue, which totaled $3.204 billion. The U.S., the second-largest buyer, significantly expanded its imports by 85.4% in volume and 99.8% in revenue, purchasing 411,700 tonnes worth $1.287 billion between January and June.
China accounted for 43% of Brazil’s beef export revenues and 37.4% of volumes in the period. The U.S. share was 24.4% of volume and 17.3% of revenue.
However, the outlook has darkened following the U.S. decision to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian beef starting August 1. According to Abrafrigo, the measure could cost the Brazilian cattle industry around $1.3 billion.
*By Nayara Figueiredo, Globo Rural — São Paulo
Source: Valor International
https://valorinternational.globo.com/