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Santa Catarina reached record results in meat exports (chicken, pork, turkey, duck, beef, and others) in the first quarter of 2026, reaching the best numbers in the historical series in both value and volume. The state exported 518,400 tons, generating USD 1,170 million, representing growth of 4% in volume and 9.6% in revenue compared to the same period in 2025.
The data was published by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Service (MDIC) and compiled by the Center of Socioeconomics and Agricultural Planning (Epagri/Cepa).
Pork showed strong expansion. In the cumulative total for the quarter, the state exported 182,400 tons, with revenue of USD 454.3 million, representing increases of 4% and 7.5%, respectively. With these figures, Santa Catarina reached its best historical result for this period, both in volume and revenue.
Japan led the destinations for Santa Catarina pork, accounting for 31.7% of total revenue, followed by the Philippines and China. The Japanese market recorded strong growth, with an increase of 59.8% in export volume and 53.7% in value, reflecting high Asian demand for Brazilian protein. Santa Catarina accounted for 47.8% of the volume and 50.1% of the revenue of Brazilian pork exports during the first three months of the year.
April 8, 2026/ Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock of the State of Santa Catarina/ Brazil.
https://www.agricultura.sc.gov.br
