Argentina: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian chicken meat market totaled $X in 2021, increasing by 7.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 8.7%. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Meat Production in Argentina

In value terms, chicken meat production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chicken meat in Argentina expanded to X kg per head in 2021, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chicken meat yield attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Argentina reached X heads, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, approx. X tons of chicken meat were exported from Argentina; which is down by -12.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken meat exports fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Argentina, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken meat exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Venezuela (X tons), threefold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Venezuela (-12.6% per year) and South Africa (-4.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Argentina, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Venezuela ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +6.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Venezuela (-21.7% per year) and South Africa (-4.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, approx. X tons of chicken meat were imported into Argentina; jumping by 25% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 747% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, chicken meat imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 605% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Argentina, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uruguay (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +10.8%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Argentina, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +1.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (-3.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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