Brazil exported 145,822 tons of beef in August, according to data released this Monday (11/09) by Abiec (Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries). This is the best result of the year, representing an increase of 13.4% compared to the previous month.
In terms of values, shipments generated revenue of more than US$ 607 million, which meant a value 12.8% higher than that recorded in July 2017. When compared to the month of August 2016, there was growth of 34% both in volume of meat and in values obtained from exports.
With these numbers released by Abiec, Brazil had its best performance since October 2013 (in volume), and December 2014 (in revenue). Analyzing performance by category, the highlight goes to “in natura” meat, which remained the most sold category abroad with revenues of more than US$ 520 million, or 123 thousand tons, representing an increase of 16% in volume and 15% in revenue.
Next come exports of offal, with more than US$ 33.9 million and 13 thousand tons, and then processed meats, with approximately US$ 39.3 million and almost 6 thousand tons. In the “tripe” segment, just under US$ 11 million and 3.07 thousand tons were shipped, while “salted meats” were sold abroad US$ 2.42 million and 474 tons.
The main purchasing destination for Brazilian meat continues to be Hong Kong, with 34,540 tonnes, an increase of 7.4% more than that sold in July. Next comes Egypt, which imported 23,070 tons (an increase of 27.8%), and China, with 18,565 tons (an increase of 15.1%).
According to Abiec, the sector's focus is on opening new markets and expanding its presence with strategic partners, with China and Iran as priorities. In this sense, the entity informs that it is actively participating in various events around the world.
Source: Agrolink
