Brazil's farm exports reach US$ 15.17 billion in September; Japan is the top buyer of Brazilian pork
According to Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), agribusiness exports totaled US$ 15.17 billion in September 2026, up 1.9% from September 2025. From January to September they reached US$ 133.6 billion (+5.5%). Japan stands out in the product-level data.
- Fresh pork: Japan was the top destination, with US$ 53.91 million (+38.9%) and a 20% share
- Corn to Japan: US$ 85.33 million, about 26 times September 2025 (+2,512%)
- Japan also bought US$ 78.81 million in fresh chicken (+2.9%) and US$ 48.08 million in green coffee (−5.3%)
- September records for soybeans, soybean meal, fresh chicken (value and volume) and green coffee (value), among others
- China remains the top destination (US$ 3.69 billion; −24.6%), followed by the European Union (US$ 2.77 billion; +24.5%)
Why it matters
Japan is among Brazil's main buyers of pork, chicken, corn and coffee. As Chinese purchases fall, Brazil is diversifying its markets, a good moment for Japanese buyers to secure stable suppliers.
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