# Brazil animal feed and pet food industry developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-animal-feed-and-pet-food-industry-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-18T14:31:08.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Brazil is seeing developments in its animal nutrition and feed sectors. Industry projections from the Pet South America trade fair suggest the country could double its pet food exports over the next five years, potentially reaching 200,000 tons annually. While high tax burdens remain a challenge, Brazil’s position as the world’s second-largest pet food producer is supported by a large domestic pet population and low dependence on imported raw materials.

In the broader agricultural sector, the government has sanctioned Law 15.490/2026 to expand public animal feed stocks through the Counter Sales Program (ProVB). The law expands the eligible products from corn to include sorghum, cottonseed, soybean meal, and corn meal. This legislation aims to assist small-scale breeders and family farmers by allowing the National Supply Company (Conab) to conduct public auctions to form stocks, with the previous annual purchase cap of 200,000 tons being abolished.

## Claims

- The Presidency of the Republic sanctioned Law 15.490 of 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Conab is authorized to purchase products from rural producers and cooperatives through public auctions. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The list of products for animal feed in the ProVB program now includes sorghum, cottonseed, soybean meal, and corn meal, in addition to corn. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Conab may purchase products from the Minimum Price Guarantee Policy (PGPM) at up to 25% above the minimum price. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The annual 200,000-ton purchase limit for the ProVB program has been abolished. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Monthly purchase limits are set at 27 tons for small breeders and up to 80 tons for cooperatives and associations. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The list of products for the Counter Sales Program (ProVB) now includes sorghum, cottonseed, soybean meal, and corn meal, in addition to corn. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Conab is authorized to purchase products from rural producers and cooperatives at up to 25% above the minimum price through public auctions. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The annual 200,000-ton purchase cap for ProVB has been removed; the volume will now be defined annually by the Executive Branch. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Brazil expands public animal feed stocks via new law

Brazil sanctioned Law 15.490/2026, expanding the ProVB animal feed program to include sorghum, soybean meal, and more, while removing annual purchase caps for small breeders and cooperatives.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-expands-public-animal-feed-stocks-via-new-law

### 2026-08-17: Brazil targets doubling pet food exports within five years

Brazil aims to double its pet food exports to 200,000 tons annually within five years, leveraging a robust production chain and high domestic demand discussed at Pet South America.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-targets-doubling-pet-food-exports-within-five-years

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