CEPEA Swine: Pork Production Reaches Record High
Brazil's pork production hit a record 5.65 million tons in 2025, a 5.5% increase from 2024, according to IBGE. Despite strong external demand and rising domestic availability, weak internal demand has led to lower pork product prices. CEPEA forecasts a decrease in slaughter rates for April, potentially limiting domestic supply.
University of São Paulo Research Center
**CEPEA Swine: Pork Production Reaches Record High**
According to the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (CEPEA) at the University of São Paulo, released on March 26, 2026, Brazil's national swine sector achieved a significant milestone in 2025, demonstrating the results of investments and its resilience. Data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) indicates that pork production reached 5.65 million tons last year, marking a 5.5% increase compared to 2024 and setting a new record.
Looking ahead to 2026, CEPEA's estimates suggest that the internal availability of pork has been increasing significantly since January, even amidst a scenario of robust external demand for Brazilian meat. This factor, further compounded by weakened domestic demand, helps explain the current low commercial values of pork products.
For April, CEPEA anticipates a slowdown in the pace of slaughter, which could potentially limit domestic availability.