In the month prior to the entry into force of the United States tariff, Brazilian beef exports broke record. In July, 313,682 tons were shipped, 15.6% growth compared to June and 17.2% compared to July 2024 (267,885 tons). In terms of values, beef sales They yielded $ 1.67 billion.
The data is from Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC) and were compiled by Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries (Abiec), which brings together 47 companies responsible for 98% of the beef exported by Brazil.
China led the shopping in the month, With 160.6 thousand tons (51.2% of the total), which totaled US $ 881.9 million, up 18.1% over June and 16.7% compared to July 2024. You United States were in second placewith 18.2 thousand tons (US $ 119.9 million), followed by Mexico (15.6 thousand tons; US $ 88.3 million), Russia (13.8 thousand tons; US $ 61.5 million) and European Union (11.8 thousand tons; US $ 99.4 million).
According to Abiec, beef fresh It concentrated 88.27% of shipments, with 276.9 thousand tons, 14.8% over June and 16.7% compared to July 2024. The export of kids accounted for 6.23% of the total, and the sale of industrialized, 3.27%. These two categories recorded significant growth over the previous month.
Accumulated of the year
From January to July, Brazil exported 1.78 million tons of beefgenerating US $ 8.9 billion in revenues. This represents high of 14.1% in volume and 30.2% in value compared to the same period of 2024.
China remains in the annual lead, with 801.8 thousand tons (44.9% of the total) and US $ 4.10 billion, followed by United States (199.7 thousand tons; US $ 1.16 billion)Chile (69.3 thousand tons; US $ 373.3 million), Mexico (67.7 thousand tons; US $ 364.6 million) and Russia (60 thousand tons; US $ 252.6 million).
In relation to growth in accumulated of the yearthe largest volume variations were recorded in markets such as Mexico (+217.6%), European Union (+109.7%) and Canada (+101.1%). Also recorded high expressive Angola (+49.3%), Georgia (+10.8%) and Saudi Arabia (+26.9%).
Diversification
In 2025, according to Abiec, the Brazil sold beef to approximately 160 markets, consolidating itself as the world’s largest exporter. In addition to traditional destinations, there was a relevant increase in the presence in strategic markets in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe.
In the evaluation of ABIEC, the Results reinforce the competitiveness of Brazilian beef and the integrated work of the production chain to meet different consumer profiles in the world. Although meat was included in the 50% rate of Donald Trump’s government, the entity estimates that the scenario will remain positive in the second semesterwith expectation of maintenance of demand and new business opportunities.
