MERCOSUR: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR chicken meat market was estimated at $X in 2021, surging by 3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, chicken meat production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 13%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest chicken meat producing country in MERCOSUR, accounting for 66% of total volume. Moreover, chicken meat production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina (X tons), sixfold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.9% share.

In Brazil, chicken meat production increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Argentina (+2.1% per year) and Peru (+4.2% per year).

In 2021, the average yield of chicken meat in MERCOSUR rose modestly to X kg per head, surging by 1.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 2% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in MERCOSUR expanded slightly to X heads, rising by 2.9% against 2020. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 4.4%. The level of producing animals peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Chicken meat exports rose significantly to X tons in 2021, surging by 7% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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

Brazil prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2021. The following exporters - Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) - each finished at a 6.4% share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Chile (+5.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +5.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Argentina (-7.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (+4.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Argentina (-4.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest chicken meat supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 5.8% share of total exports.

In Brazil, chicken meat exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+9.3% per year) and Argentina (-8.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of chicken meat imported in MERCOSUR reached X tons, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Chile was the main importer of chicken meat in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 44% of total imports in 2021. Colombia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Peru (X tons) and Suriname (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 45% share of total imports. Brazil (X tons), Venezuela (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +16.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chicken meat in MERCOSUR, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 15% share.

In Chile, chicken meat imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (+16.8% per year) and Peru (+12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Suriname ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform