Mapa announces 19 new approvals for Brazilian meat processing plants to export to South Africa

The Brazilian government has welcomed the announcement by South Africa approving 19 additional Brazilian meat processing plants for export. These newly approved facilities specialize in beef, pork, and poultry. 

With these additions, the total number of Brazilian establishments authorized to export to South Africa has reached 28, including those with updated certifications. 

The approved facilities are located across nine Brazilian states, including São Paulo, which leads with six plants, followed by Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná, Mato Grosso do Sul, Santa Catarina, Minas Gerais, Bahia, Goiás, and Rio de Janeiro. The distribution includes eight beef processing plants, two equine meat plants, five pork plants, and thirteen poultry plants. 

In 2024, Brazil has continued to solidify its status as a global leader in meat exports, with over 7 billion tons exported to date. 

These new approvals are the result of collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


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