Pork exports hit record for May despite monthly decline

Despite falling compared to the previous month, Brazilian pork exports in May were a record for the period, taking into account the Secex historical series that began in 1997.

According to data from Secex analyzed by Cepea, 117.5 thousand tons of protein were shipped in May, 8.1% less than in April, but 13.7% above the amount recorded in May/24.

Since April 2024, Brazil has been exporting more than 100 thousand tons of pork per month, which is a milestone for the national sector.

In the domestic market, Cepea researchers explain that, after a second half of May with falling prices for both live pigs placed in the industry and meat, prices reacted from June 3 to 10 in most of the regions monitored.

The pace of business was steady, in a period of traditional increase in demand, due to the population's greater purchasing power, according to the Research Center.