In April 2026, world meat prices reached a historic high. The average value of the meat price index was 129.4 points, which is 1.2% higher than in March and 6.4% more than in the same period last year.

Such data was published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in its new analytical report. The organization's experts note that the main reason for the increase was the increase in the price of almost all major types of meat on the world market.

Beef prices increased most significantly. The main factor was the limited supply of livestock in Brazil, one of the world's key producers and exporters of meat. Additional pressure on the market was created by high international demand, especially from China, which remains one of the largest importers of beef.

Pork also experienced a price increase. In the European Union, prices rose due to a seasonal recovery in demand, which led to a strengthening of market quotations. At the same time, global growth was partially restrained by the situation in Brazil, where significant product stocks led to a certain decrease in domestic prices.

The poultry meat market also showed an increase in value. One of the main reasons was the increase in the price of Brazilian products against the background of active demand from a number of African countries. Excess demand in these markets compensated for the reduction in sales to the Middle East, where trade was affected by military actions.

Analysts emphasize that the role of Brazil in the formation of world prices is extremely important. The country remains the largest exporter of beef and chicken in the world, therefore any changes in production, stocks or export policy directly affect the global meat market.

The only category where no significant changes were recorded was lamb. Prices for this type of meat remained relatively stable in April, without showing significant fluctuations on international markets.