Brazil: Santa Catarina increases meat exports

Santa Catarina is an international reference in meat production. From January to October, the state shipped 1.41 million tons of meat, generating revenues that exceed US$ 3.1 billion (an increase of 11.6% compared to the same period last year). This data was shared by the Ministry of Economy and analysed by the Centre for Socioeconomics and Agricultural Planning (Epagri/Cepa).

From January to October 2022, Santa Catarina exported 497,900 tons of pork, with a financial result of US$ 1.1 billion. The state represents the 55% of Brazilian shipments and is the largest pork producer in the country.

In August, Santa Catarina reached a historical record in shipments with 62.2 thousand tons shipped in a single month - 40% more than in 2021.