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Brazil - Meat And Poultry - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Mar 14, 2024

Brazil's Meat and Poultry Exports Plummet by 68% to $613M in January 2024

Brazil Meat And Poultry Exports

In January 2024, the amount of meat and poultry exported from Brazil reduced markedly to 373K tons, waning by -49.6% against the month before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2023 when exports increased by 112% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 740K tons, and then shrank rapidly in the following month.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports contracted notably to $613M (IndexBox estimates) in January 2024. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2023 with an increase of 211% against the previous month.Brazil Meat And Poultry Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Meat And Poultry in Brazil (million USD)
Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023Dec 2023Jan 2024
China74255753646482494565869878114491.115981.1
Japan95.261.299.510310111199.675.966.174.562.412476.1
United Arab Emirates89.267.891.896.989.111312912698.071.461.189.672.2
Saudi Arabia93.889.210174.381.181.996.110576.962.365.379.469.8
South Korea39.433.643.240.839.333.040.138.943.132.534.337.423.5
South Africa23.724.431.321.119.316.917.217.114.615.512.319.615.8
Philippines34.727.453.056.664.275.968.680.465.734.611.037.112.7
Others6315937766766586786746876311,2732761,365261
Total1,7491,4541,7321,5341,8762,0551,7831,8281,7771,7086141,911613

Exports by Country

Japan (40K tons), the United Arab Emirates (39K tons) and China (39K tons) were the main destinations of meat and poultry exports from Brazil, with a combined 31% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the Philippines and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From January 2023 to January 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($81M), Japan ($76M) and the United Arab Emirates ($72M) were the largest markets for meat and poultry exported from Brazil worldwide, together comprising 37% of total exports.

the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of -1.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Exports by Type

Chicken meat (372K tons) was the largest type of meat and poultry exported from Brazil, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by turkey meat (3.3K tons), with a 0.9% share of total exports. Horse, mule and donkey meat (219 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 0.1% share.

From January 2023 to January 2024, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of chicken meat was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: turkey meat (-3.6% per month) and horse, mule and donkey meat (-2.3% per month).

In value terms, chicken meat ($611M) emerged as the largest type of meat and poultry exported from Brazil, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by turkey meat ($6.9M), with a 1.1% share of total exports. It was followed by horse, mule and donkey meat, with a 0.2% share.

From January 2023 to January 2024, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of chicken meat stood at -1.8%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: turkey meat (-5.7% per month) and horse, mule and donkey meat (+0.0% per month).

Export Prices by Country

In January 2024, the meat and poultry price stood at $1,644 per ton (FOB, Brazil), which is down by -36.4% against the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2023 an increase of 47% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $2,899 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to January 2024, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($2,106 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($496 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2023 to January 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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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