USDA forecasts slight decline in beef exports in 2026

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) office in Brasília projects that Brazil will export about 4.15 million tons carcass weight equivalent (CWE) of beef in 2026. This would represent a decline of 230,000 tons (-5%) compared to the estimated record in 2025, when shipments reached 4.38 million tons. Even so, Brazil would remain the world’s largest exporter, accounting for about 30% of global trade.