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PT_BR Mato Grosso exported 371,700 tons of beef, pork, and poultry in the first half of 2025, an increase of 5,461 metric tons compared to the same period last year. The data comes from the Economic Data Center of the State Secretariat for Economic Development (Sedec), based on information from the Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex).
The result reinforces the importance of the meatpacking industry as one of the largest job generators in the state, with approximately 30,000 direct jobs and almost 100,000 indirect jobs throughout the production chain.
Photo: Jose Fernando Ogura
According to Paulo Bellicanta, president of the Mato Grosso Meatpacking Industry Union (Sindifrigo), the sector maintains its leading position on the international stage while supporting thousands of families in Mato Grosso. "The figures show that Mato Grosso's meatpacking sector is consolidated in the international market, with a strong presence in Asia and the Middle East. Even with a slight decline in cattle slaughter, we were able to increase our revenue thanks to strong commercial performance and buyer confidence in our sanitary quality. This reflects investments in technology, traceability, and professionalization throughout the production chain. And it's important to remember that behind these figures lies a structure that supports thousands of jobs, representing a fundamental pillar of the Mato Grosso economy," Bellicanta emphasized.
In the beef segment, 307.4 thousand tons were exported, which represents an increase of 6.1% compared to the first half of 2024. China leads as the main destination for the protein, with 48% of the volume shipped and a movement of US$ 719 million, followed by the United States, Chile, Russia and Egypt.
Pork also showed growth: exports increased from 13,700 to 15,500 tons, an increase of 12.51 TP4T. The Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Albania make up the main purchasing markets.
Poultry meat exports suffered a slight decline of 0.62% in volume, but maintained an expressive performance in revenue, with Saudi Arabia (US$$ 38 million), China (US$$ 16 million) and Japan (US$$ 9.6 million) standing out as the main destinations.
Slaughter
Photo: Jonathan Campos
According to data from the Mato Grosso Agricultural Defense Institute (INDEA), cattle slaughter fell 2,611 TP4T in the first half of the year, totaling 3.524 million head. Conversely, hog slaughter increased 3,541 TP4T (1.518 million head), and poultry slaughter saw a slight increase of 0.071 TP4T, reaching 108.8 million units. "The positive export performance, even in a scenario of fluctuating slaughter numbers, confirms the competitiveness of Mato Grosso beef in international markets and the industry's ability to add value and generate jobs throughout the agro-industrial chain," Bellicanta emphasizes.
