Brazil: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2025

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in Brazil

In 2022, the Brazilian frozen chicken cut market decreased by -21.3% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in Brazil

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, frozen chicken cut exports from Brazil totaled X tons, with an increase of 2% on the year before. In general, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +62.2% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +70.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Japan (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen chicken cut exports from Brazil, with a combined 36% share of total exports. The Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Singapore, Chile, Angola, Vietnam and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +98.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for frozen chicken cut exported from Brazil worldwide, with a combined 41% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Mexico, Singapore, the Philippines, Chile, South Africa, Jordan, Angola and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +95.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average frozen chicken cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into Brazil

After five years of growth, supplies from abroad of frozen cuts of chicken decreased by -8.7% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest frozen chicken cut supplier to Brazil, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen chicken cut imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina amounted to +8.9%.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen cuts of chicken to Brazil, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina amounted to +9.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen chicken cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Chile totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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