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Brazil - Poultry - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Apr 25, 2024

Brazil's Poultry Export Soars to a Record $9B in 2023 With a 1% Increase

Brazil Poultry Exports

In 2023, the amount of poultry exported from Brazil expanded rapidly to 4.8M tons, increasing by 8.3% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 15%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poultry exports reached $9B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.Brazil Poultry Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Poultry in Brazil (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
China4405196078597617991,2381,2691,2731,3431,609
Japan9751,077838720909708811658831945949
United Arab Emirates517506511480521500569425694950887
Saudi Arabia1,4051,2171,3591,1611,012806798688652847847
Mexico0.836.653.71111961981719.1169398426
South Korea137137181170168194221196204407415
Iraq14510781.910419015518310978.7125299
Singapore183193162185168173190196198351295
Hong Kong49145829436039433528823717911498.0
Others2,9002,7932,2871,9772,2592,1272,8162,4553,3263,4073,147
Total7,1937,0426,3766,1286,5785,9977,2866,2437,6068,8888,971

Exports by Country

China (682K tons), the United Arab Emirates (440K tons) and Japan (428K tons) were the main destinations of poultry exports from Brazil, with a combined 32% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Mexico, Iraq, Singapore and Hong Kong lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +89.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for poultry exported from Brazil were China ($1.6B), Japan ($949M) and the United Arab Emirates ($887M), together accounting for 38% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, Iraq, Singapore and Hong Kong lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +86.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports by Type

Chicken meat (4.7M tons) was the largest type of poultry exported from Brazil, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by turkey meat (62K tons), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

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: turkey meat (-3.9% per year) and duck and goose meat (+7.9% per year).

In value terms, chicken meat ($8.8B) remains the largest type of poultry exported from Brazil, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by turkey meat ($166M), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of chicken meat exports stood at +2.3%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: turkey meat (-1.4% per year) and duck and goose meat (+8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the poultry price amounted to $1,870 per ton (FOB, Brazil), waning by -6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,007 per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($2,358 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($611 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 Philippines (+3.5%), 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 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 1058 - Chicken meat
  • FCL 1059 - Offals and liver of chickens
  • FCL 1069 - Duck meat
  • FCL 1073 - Goose meat
  • FCL 1074 - Offals and liver of geese
  • FCL 1075 - Offals and liver of ducks
  • FCL 1080 - Turkey meat
  • FCL 1081 - Offals and liver of turkey

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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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  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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