Brazil: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian fresh whole chicken market expanded notably to $X in 2021, surging by 6.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Brazil

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Fresh whole chicken production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Brazil

For the sixth year in a row, Brazil recorded growth in overseas shipments of fresh or chilled whole chickens, which increased by 148% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 300% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 292%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh whole chicken exports from Brazil, together accounting for 89% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Yemen ($X) and Aruba ($X) were the largest markets for fresh whole chicken exported from Brazil worldwide, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of +20.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a notable expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gambia ($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 Gambia (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, fresh whole chicken imports into Brazil amounted to X tons, leveling off at 2020 figures. Overall, imports saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 696%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 575% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) was the main supplier of fresh whole chicken to Brazil, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey was relatively modest.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled whole chickens to Brazil.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 85% against the previous year. 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.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Yemen amounted to -4.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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