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BRAZIL SURPASSES THE EUA AS THE WORLD’S LARGEST BEEF PRODUCER

05
Feb

📊 Brazil Reaches the Top of Global Beef Production

Brazil has officially surpassed the United States to become the world’s largest beef producer, achieving this milestone earlier than market expectations. The shift reflects a structural transformation in Brazil’s livestock sector, marked by increased productivity, larger average carcass weights, and sustained demand across domestic and international markets.

The country’s rapid rise underscores its growing influence in the global protein supply chain.

🐄 What Drove Brazil’s Production Growth

Brazil’s leadership in beef production is the result of several combined factors:

  • Heavier cattle weights, improving output without proportional herd expansion

  • Higher production efficiency, supported by better genetics, feed management, and technology

  • Strong export demand, especially from Asia

  • Resilient domestic consumption, reinforcing production incentives

Together, these elements allowed Brazil to scale production faster than other major beef-producing nations.

🌏 Exports and China’s Strategic Role

Brazil is not only producing more beef — it is also exporting record volumes. China remains the country’s largest buyer, importing significant quantities of Brazilian beef due to:

  • Rapid urban population growth

  • Rising protein consumption

  • Sanitary challenges affecting beef supply in other exporting countries

This combination has positioned Brazil as a strategic and reliable supplier for global markets seeking scale, consistency, and competitive pricing.

🍽️ Domestic Consumption Also on the Rise

Alongside export growth, Brazil’s domestic meat consumption has increased, particularly for poultry and pork, which remain more affordable protein options for local consumers.

While beef production expanded significantly, the competition between exports and internal demand contributed to tighter supply dynamics in the domestic market.

💰 Impact on Prices in the Domestic Market

Brazil’s growing role in global beef trade has also influenced local pricing. Since 2019, domestic meat prices have nearly doubled, rising well above overall inflation levels.

This trend reflects:

  • Strong international demand

  • Currency dynamics favoring exports

  • Increased production costs

  • Greater integration of Brazil into global protein markets

🚀 Brazil’s New Position in the Global Beef Industry

By overtaking the United States in beef production, Brazil consolidates its status as a global powerhouse in animal protein. The country now plays a central role in balancing global beef supply, particularly as other regions face herd reductions, environmental pressures, and sanitary constraints.

For exporters and global partners, Brazil’s leadership represents scale, reliability, and long-term supply capacity — key factors in an increasingly competitive protein market.

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