THE Brazil ended 2025 with production of 5.592 million tons of pork, according to data released yesterday (28) in Annual Report of the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA)This volume consolidates the country as one of the main global players in… pork protein sector, occupying the fourth position among the largest producers and the third among pork exportersDespite strong performance in the foreign market, Most of the production is still destined for domestic consumption.. In 2025approximately 72.99% of the total produced was absorbed by the domestic market., highlighting the importance of protein in the Brazilian diet. The report also emphasizes that the per capita consumption of pork It reached 19.1 kilograms per capita per year., indicating growth in the product's presence in national consumption. In economic terms, the Gross Value of Production (VBP) The value of pig farming reached R$ 63.1 billion.reflecting the scale and integration of the production chain, which encompasses everything from field production to the meat processing industry and export. Even in the face of high input costs and greater international competitivenessthe The sector maintained its growth trajectory., supported by efficiency gains and market expansion.
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