Brazil expects further meat and egg export growth in 2027
In the first half of 2026 (January-June), the top destinations for Brazil’s chicken meat were China (285,409 mt, 10%), Japan (241,869 mt, 8%), and Saudi Arabia (213,768 mt, 7%).
Projected pork exports for 2027
In the pork sector, ABPA expects virtually the same percentage growth for both 2026 and 2027. In 2027, there will be an increase of 6.3% (from 1.60 to 1.70 mmt), virtually identical to the 5.9% growth projected for 2026 (from 1.51 to 1.60 mmt).
In the first half of 2026, the Philippines topped the list (214,038 mt, 27%), followed by Japan (92,343 mt, 12%) and China (64,348 mt, 8%). Demand for pork in the Philippines continues to be high due to the presence of ASF there.
Projected egg exports for 2027
Moving to egg exports, ABPA expects to achieve a 15% increase in 2027 (from 30,000 to 34,500 mt). That said, in 2026, a drop of up to 26.6% is envisaged – from 40,894 mt in 2025 down to 30,000. That projected drop should be interpreted as a return to normal levels. In 2025, the United States imported an exceptional amount of Brazilian eggs due to an outbreak of avian influenza. The market has since normalised, and the introduction of US tariffs did not help trade either.
In the first half of 2026, the lion’s share of Brazilian eggs went to Chile (6,334 mt, 42%), followed by Japan (2,124 mt, 14%) and the United Arab Emirates (1,859 mt, 13%).
Helping other countries with animal protein
Ricardo Santin, president of the Brazilian Association of Agricultural Producers, hailed Brazil’s role in helping other countries have a sufficient supply of animal protein at their disposal. Photo: Vincent ter Beek
In the press conference – and at various other moments during SIAVS – president Santin hailed Brazil’s role in helping other countries have a sufficient supply of animal protein at their disposal. He said that the world needs Brazilian meat and eggs, and that the country is very willing to “supplement other countries”. He repeatedly emphasised that Brazil is doing so in a sustainable manner.
Santin also pointed to Brazil’s ability to grow up to 4 crop cycles per year in certain areas, as well as the relative absence of various pig and poultry diseases, both of which provide a competitive advantage in livestock production.
In that context, the country was proud of the recognition by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in May 2025, which declared Brazil free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) without vaccination – a status that opens up further opportunities for exporting beef and pork. China has already taken steps to recognise this status, offering more opportunities for pork exports. The Brazilians hope that Vietnam and South Korea will soon follow suit.
Concerns over Brazil’s strong market presence
Up until 1989, Brazil was still a net importer of meat products. The rapid emergence and ongoing growth of Brazil’s agricultural presence on a global scale undeniably meets market demand, as seen with pork in the Philippines. However, this strong growth is not universally met with enthusiasm and evokes mixed feelings in various markets.
In some countries, there are concerns that affordable Brazilian meat products may flood local markets and potentially stifle the development of domestic livestock industries.
During the press conference, journalists from around the world inquired about Brazil’s export projections for their respective countries, whether South Africa, Guatemala, or the Philippines.