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Brazil - Meat And Poultry - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Aug 10, 2024

Meat and Poultry Export in Brazil Declines by 9%, Drops to $21.1B in 2023

Brazil Meat And Poultry Exports

In 2023, the amount of meat and poultry exported from Brazil was estimated at 7.9M tons, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports declined to $21.1B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by +78.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $23.1B, and then shrank in the following year.Brazil Meat And Poultry Exports By Country (Billion USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Meat And Poultry in Brazil (billion USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
China0.40.51.11.81.82.64.56.56.510.48.2
United Arab Emirates0.60.60.60.60.60.70.80.60.91.21.3
Saudi Arabia1.41.21.41.31.21.00.90.80.81.01.1
Japan1.01.10.80.70.90.70.80.70.91.11.1
Chile0.40.40.40.40.40.60.60.60.90.80.8
Philippines0.10.10.10.1N/A0.10.10.20.40.70.7
Hong Kong1.71.81.11.31.61.61.31.31.00.50.5
Russia1.82.41.31.01.30.10.40.30.30.30.3
Others6.46.25.54.75.25.15.95.06.57.27.2
Total13.814.312.211.813.112.515.516.018.223.121.1

Exports by Country

China (2.2M tons) was the main destination for meat and poultry exports from Brazil, with a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, meat and poultry exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (530K tons), fourfold. Japan (468K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.9% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +27.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+7.2% per year) and Japan (+1.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($8.2B) remains the key foreign market for meat and poultry exports from Brazil, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($1.3B), with a 6% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 5.1% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +33.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+7.7% per year) and Japan (+1.1% per year).

Exports by Type

Chicken meat (4.7M tons) was the largest type of meat and poultry exported from Brazil, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken meat exceeded the volume of the second product type, beef (cattle meat) (2M tons), twofold. Pork (1.1M tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of chicken meat exports totaled +2.9%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: beef (cattle meat) (+5.4% per year) and pork (+9.5% per year).

In value terms, meat and poultry with the largest exports in Brazil were beef (cattle meat) ($9.5B), chicken meat ($8.8B) and pork ($2.6B), with a combined 99% share of total exports. Turkey meat, duck and goose meat, horse, mule and donkey meat, lamb and sheep meat, rabbit or hare meat, goat meat and meat of camels and other animals lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 0.9%.

In terms of the main product categories, lamb and sheep meat, with a CAGR of +154.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the meat and poultry price stood at $2,674 per ton (FOB, Brazil), dropping by -14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 23%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $3,108 per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,343 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($670 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat and poultry market in Brazil. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1108 - Meat of asses
  • FCL 1089 - Meat of pigeons and other birds nes
  • FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
  • FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
  • FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
  • FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
  • FCL 1058 - Chicken meat
  • FCL 1069 - Duck meat
  • FCL 1017 - Goat meat
  • FCL 1073 - Goose meat
  • FCL 1097 - Horse meat
  • FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
  • FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
  • FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
  • FCL 1035 - Pig meat
  • FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
  • FCL 977 - Meat of sheep
  • FCL 1080 - Turkey meat

Country coverage:

  • Brazil

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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