According to the report from the National Service for Animal Health and Quality (Senacsa), meat sector exports continued to register declines during the third month of 2026.
In that sense, when comparing this first quarter with the same period in 2025, a decrease of 23% in the volume or quantity of beef shipped is observed, while there was 11% less income.
As of March, shipments totaled 69,347,595 kilograms of beef, generating a total income of USD 453.3 million, while last year they reached 90,615,074 kilograms, generating approximately USD 509.8 million in revenue.
Regarding beef offal, shipments totaled 11,385,284 kilos, representing a 39% decrease compared to the 18,803,653 kilos exported last year. This resulted in foreign exchange earnings of USD 22.8 million, while in 2025 earnings were USD 33.8 million, a 32% decrease.
According to the report, combining both beef products, 80,732,880 kilos were exported, generating revenue of USD 476.1 million. This represented a drop of up to 26% in volume and 12% in revenue.
