In the fourth quarter of 2024, 14.23 million head of pigs were slaughtered, representing an increase of 0.6% compared to the same period in 2023 and a decrease of 4.8% compared to the third quarter of 2024.
The total carcass weight reached 1.31 million tons in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 0.6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 and a drop of 6.8% compared to the previous quarter.

February 11, 2025/ IBGE/ Brazil.
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