Brazil Aims for R$10bn Meat Export Surge with China Certifications

14 Mar, 2024

Brazil Aims for R$10bn Meat Export Surge with China Certifications

On a significant day for Brazil's animal protein industry, China's announcement on Tuesday marked a milestone, authorizing 38 Brazilian units to export beef, poultry, and pork. This mass certification could potentially boost annual exports by around R$10 billion, the largest surge anticipated from a single certification event. Among the certified units, 34 are meat processors, with four being commercial warehouses, primarily focusing on the beef segment.

Roberto Perosa, Secretary of Commerce and International Relations at the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasized that the estimated revenue increase considers the performance of a medium-sized plant exporting to China, approximating R$300 million annually.

Leading the certifications, JBS secured approval for 10 plants, while Seara gained authorization to export poultry and pork from Itajaí, Santa Catarina. Marfrig's significant plant in Bataguassu, Mato Grosso do Sul, and its subsidiary Pampeano's plant in Hulha Negra, Rio Grande do Sul, also received approvals, reflecting the company's adherence to stringent food safety standards.

BRF, under Marfrig's control, obtained approval for its Chapecó unit, emphasizing the growing trust in its brands. Minerva secured authorizations for its units in Janaúba, Minas Gerais, and Araguaína, Tocantins, broadening Brazil's export origins significantly.

While the absence of the Northeast region in the list signals the need for further diversification, the substantial approvals underscore both technical prowess and diplomatic efforts by the government, as highlighted by Paulo Mustefaga, President of ABRAFRIGO.