MERCOSUR: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2025

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR frozen chicken cut market decreased by -10.7% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a mild setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 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.

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest frozen chicken cut producing country in MERCOSUR, comprising approx. 84% of total volume. Moreover, frozen chicken cut production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina (X tons), more than tenfold. Venezuela (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 2.5% share.

In Brazil, frozen chicken cut production expanded at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Argentina (+2.8% per year) and Venezuela (+1.2% per year).

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, frozen chicken cut exports in MERCOSUR expanded to X tons, increasing by 2.7% against the year before. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +61.0% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +72.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - each resulted at a 7.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen chicken cut exports from Brazil stood at +4.6%. At the same time, Chile (+6.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +6.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (-1.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil increased by +1.7 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest frozen chicken cut supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled +4.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (+10.5% per year) and Argentina (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen cuts of chicken were imported in MERCOSUR; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Chile was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 42% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 24% share, followed by Peru (21%) and Suriname (5.2%). Argentina (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +37.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen cuts of chicken in MERCOSUR, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Chile amounted to +12.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (+13.8% per year) and Peru (+22.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 35%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform