Pig farming recorded growth of 9.71% in the gross value of production in 2025, driven by a 5.01% increase in prices and a 4.48% increase in annual production, according to data from the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea), in partnership with the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA).<\/p>\n
![](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/opresenterural.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/suinos-grandes-Foto-Jaelson-Lucas-AEN.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1\")
<\/p>\nPhoto: Jaelson Lucas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Despite downward revisions to estimates throughout the year, performance was supported by expanded production, relative cost improvements, and record exports, which ensured greater flow of meat in the foreign market.<\/p>\n
In the fourth quarter, live hog prices showed more stability. In October, there was a decline in the main producing regions, pressured by reduced domestic demand, especially in the second half of the month. The more subdued consumption after the increases recorded in September made it difficult to maintain prices.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, the movement was interpreted as an adjustment after the price peak of the previous month. In November and December, the market remained stable in the main trading centers, with a balance between the supply of animals and the demand from the meatpacking industry.<\/p>\n
This scenario indicated greater alignment along the production chain, with producers operating with positive profitability and meat processing plants.<\/p>\n
![](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/opresenterural.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image00024.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1\")
<\/p>\nPhoto: Disclosure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
maintaining the flow of trade in the domestic and international markets.<\/p>\n
Even with the increase in corn and soybean meal prices during the period, production costs remained under control, as the prices of these inputs stayed below the annual average, reducing more intense pressures on the activity throughout 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n