The Global Livestock Report

Brazil and China are in the early stages of negotiations to create an exclusive soy supply chain, aimed at meeting the demanding sustainability and quality standards set by the Chinese government.

In 2024, the EU had 132 million pigs, 72 million bovine animals, 57 million sheep, and 10 million goats. Compared with the previous year, all livestock populations declined – the pig population decreased by 0.5%, bovines by 2.8%, sheep by 1.7%, and goats by 1.6%.

On Thursday, the Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) reported that seven countries had lifted their restrictions on Brazilian poultry imports. The bans were imposed after the confirmation of a bird flu outbreak in the municipality of Montenegro, in Rio Grande do Sul. However, some key markets —such as China— still maintain a complete ban on poultry imports from Brazil.

Brazilian poultry exports were affected by the closure of several major markets following the detection of bird flu in Rio Grande do Sul. In June, Brazil exported 314,000 tons of poultry meat, down 29% from April.

Brazil exported 241,100 tons (shipment weight) of fresh beef in June, with the average value continuing to rise. According to the Foreign Trade Secretariat (Secex), the average FOB price in June was US$/t 5,448, almost US$/t 250 more than in May and the highest since October 2022.

Australian grainfed beef exports reached record levels in June and across the entire 2024–25 financial year, said Beef Central. June shipments hit nearly 40,000 tons, beating the previous record of 37,000 tons set in April.