As Brazil accelerates toward becoming the world’s third‑largest pork exporter, efficiency and feed quality are more critical than ever for producers. In 2025, Brazilian pork exports reached a record 1.51 million tonnes, marking an 11.6% increase from the previous year and positioning the country to surpass Canada in global rankings. This growth has been driven by expanding access to high‑demand markets such as the Philippines, Japan, and Chile.

To sustain and expand this momentum, pork producers must optimize feed conversion, pellet quality, and mill efficiency. This is where TEKPRO’s Holmen NHP200 and Holmen NHP300 Pellet Durability Testers play a transformative role.

Driving Efficiency With Accurate, Reliable Pellet Durability Measurement

High‑quality pellets reduce waste, improve feed intake, and enhance animal performance. The Holmen range—trusted worldwide—provides fast, reliable measurement of the Pellet Durability Index (PDI), helping mills ensure consistent quality from batch to batch.

Holmen NHP200: Precision for Quality‑Focused Mills

The Holmen NHP200 Series 2 offers a semi‑automatic, highly accurate testing process that removes fines, weighs samples, agitates pellets with controlled air pressure, and calculates PDI—all with reproducible ±0.1% accuracy. This minimizes human error while freeing staff to focus on other tasks in busy testing environments. Average test time is just four minutes, suitable for pellets 3–12 mm in diameter.

This allows Brazilian feed mills to quickly identify formulation or processing issues, tighten quality control loops, and produce more durable pellets that reduce on‑farm losses.

Holmen NHP300: Inline Automation for High‑Throughput Production

For large, fast‑moving feed mills, the Holmen NHP300 brings full automation and inline testing capabilities. Positioned directly on the production line, it enables immediate sampling after the press—long before large quantities of sub‑quality pellets are produced. This real‑time insight helps minimize rework, lower energy consumption, and maintain consistent PDI across every shift.

With its ability to integrate with mill management software and deliver reproducible ±0.1% accuracy, the NHP300 empowers Brazilian feed producers to operate at world‑class efficiency levels.

Strengthening Brazil’s Competitiveness in the Global Pork Market

Brazil’s rise in the pork export rankings is propelled by domestic efficiency, lower feed costs, and the ability to supply competitive, high‑quality protein to global buyers. By ensuring pellet durability and consistency, the Holmen NHP200 and NHP300 help producers:

Reduce feed waste
Improve feed conversion ratios
Lower operational costs
Produce consistently high‑quality pellets for demanding export markets

As Brazil continues expanding into rapidly growing markets such as the Philippines and Japan, consistent feed quality becomes an essential differentiator. With TEKPRO’s advanced testing technology, Brazilian producers can bolster both efficiency and product reliability—contributing directly to the nation’s ascent to the top three in global pork exports.