Brazilian exports of fresh beef maintained strong performance in May, driven by a simultaneous increase in shipped volumes and prices in the international market.<\/p>\n
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Data from the Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex) shows that shipments totaled 262,000 tons in the month, a volume 20% higher than that recorded in May 2025. The growth confirms the continued international demand for Brazilian protein and contributed to the positive result of the agribusiness trade balance.<\/p>\n
The main highlight, however, was the price behavior. The ton of exported beef reached an average value of US$6,505, representing an increase of 25% compared to the same period last year. Compared to April of this year, when the average price was already at a high level, the increase was 4.22%.<\/p>\n
Combining increased volume and higher prices, revenue generated by exports reached US$1.7 billion in May. The result reinforces the<\/p>\n
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The importance of beef among the main products in the Brazilian agribusiness export portfolio.<\/p>\n
The protein's performance occurred in a month of growth in exports from the agricultural sector as a whole. According to Secex, Brazilian agribusiness exports totaled US$16 billion in May 2026, an increase of 8.21% compared to the same month of the previous year.<\/p>\n
The numbers indicate that the appreciation of beef in the international market continues to be one of the factors sustaining the revenue of the Brazilian export sector. Even in a scenario of increased global protein supply, prices continue on an upward trajectory, contributing to higher national export revenues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n