Chile: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Chile

The Chilean poultry market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Poultry consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poultry Production in Chile

In value terms, poultry production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average poultry yield in Chile expanded modestly to X kg per head, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average poultry yield reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Chile totaled X heads, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The number of animals slaughtered for poultry production peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Poultry Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, poultry exports from Chile surged to X tons, rising by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, poultry exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for poultry exports from Chile, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, poultry exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for poultry exports from Chile, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 Anguilla (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poultry Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, supplies from abroad of poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, poultry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of poultry to Chile, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, poultry imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of poultry to Chile, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poultry import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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