

The use of substances with anabolic hormonal properties to promote growth and weight in cattle and poultry for slaughter is prohibited. In 2021, the agricultural sector’s share of gross value added and employment was 8.1% (up from 5.7% in 2017) and 9.7%, respectively (including fisheries and forestry), according to World Trade Organization (WTO) data.īrazil prohibits the commercialization, including import and export, of hormonal substances with anabolic characteristics, unless they are to be used for therapeutic or research purposes. Overall, Brazil remains an important partner in the global trade of certain agricultural products, especially soybeans, beef, poultry, sugar, orange juice and coffee. Brazil was the largest exporter of frozen beef in 2022, recording external sales of $10.938 billion, an increase of 6.9% over 2021.
