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Brazilian dairy and livestock production trends

Overview

The Brazilian dairy and livestock sectors are undergoing structural shifts characterized by declining herd sizes but increasing productivity and value. In 2025, national milk production reached a record 36.7 billion liters, marking its third consecutive year of growth. This 2.7% increase occurred despite the number of milking cows falling to 14.7 million—the lowest level since 1979—resulting in a 5.6% rise in productivity per cow to an average of 2,498.7 liters.

In the broader livestock sector, the national cattle herd decreased by 1.7% in 2025 to 234.3 million head. Mato Grosso holds the largest herd at 31.6 million, though it saw a 3.7% reduction due to increased female slaughter. To compensate, Mato Grosso is targeting high-value niche markets in Peru and exploring new Pacific routes to Asia.

Brazil has now emerged as the world’s largest beef producer, surpassing the United States with annual exports of 3.5 million tonnes. While Brazil historically consumed 70 per cent of its production domestically, this has dropped to 61 per cent as lucrative export prices drive demand. China remains the primary destination, receiving 46 per cent of Brazilian exports.

Despite a nearly 40% drop in beef export volume in September 2026 compared to 2025, the average price per kilogram rose by 11.9% to US$6.28, contributing to record revenues of US$12.96 billion through September 2026. The sector is also seeing corporate consolidation, such as the agreement between JBS and Viva Holding to merge their leather and chemical manufacturing operations into a new entity, JBS Viva. Additionally, the beef sector is seeing growth in the protein snack category, with a projected annual growth of 7.2% through 2035. Regionally, Paraíba remains a leader in goat milk production.

Entities

IBGE · Brazil · Mato Grosso · Apil · Instituto Mato-grossense da Carne

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil surpasses US as world's largest beef producer

    Brazil has overtaken the United States as the world's largest beef producer, prompting Australia to pivot toward premium markets and enhanced traceability to compete with Brazil's high-volume, low-cost exports.

  2. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Brazil livestock sector sees shifts in herd size and export revenues

    Brazil's livestock sector sees Mato Grosso maintain the nation's largest cattle herd while beef exporters face lower volumes but record revenues due to higher international prices.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil hits record milk production amid declining cattle herd

    Brazil achieved record milk production of 36.7 billion liters in 2025 due to higher productivity, even as the national cattle herd and the number of milking cows declined.

  4. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Brazil livestock production hits record value despite cattle herd decline

    IBGE reports Brazil's livestock production value hit a record R$ 141.2 billion in 2025, driven by record milk and egg yields despite a 1.7% decline in the national cattle herd.

  5. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Brazil milk production hits record high amid productivity gains

    Brazil's milk production hit a record 36.7 billion liters in 2025 due to increased productivity, even as the number of dairy cows declined and imports pressure small regional industries.

  6. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Goiás milk producer prices rise 53% in 2026

    Milk prices for producers in Goiás, Brazil, rose 53.1% between January and July 2026, reaching R$ 2.94 per liter and exceeding the national average.

Sources

agronegocios.co · aredacao.com.br · baldebranco.com.br · beefpoint.com.br · clicknovaolimpia.com.br · cliquef5.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br · exclusivo.com.br · farmnews.com.br · folhadenoticiasgo.com.br · gazetaderondonia.com.br · informaparaiba.com.br · mspost.com.br · northqueenslandregister.com.au · oaltoacre.com · portaldiarioderondonia.com · redacaomt.com.br · regiaonoroeste.com · regionalzao.com.br · reporterpb.com.br · seudinheiro.com · sitebarra.com.br · sitedaserra.com.br · somosnoticia.com.br · spacemoney.com.br · stockandland.com.au · stockjournal.com.au · tnonline.com.br

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