MERCOSUR: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR meat and poultry market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Meat And Poultry Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, meat and poultry production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of meat and poultry production was Brazil (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, meat and poultry production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Colombia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Brazil amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of meat and poultry in MERCOSUR was estimated at X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the meat and poultry yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in MERCOSUR shrank modestly to X heads, approximately equating 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the eleventh consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in shipments abroad of meat and poultry, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), constituting an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Uruguay (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (X%), Argentina (X%), Chile (X%) and Uruguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest meat and poultry supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached 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 Uruguay ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat and poultry were imported in MERCOSUR; waning by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Chile was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Venezuela (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Chile increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uruguay (X%), Colombia (X%), Peru (X%), Argentina (X%) and Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Venezuela (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile, Colombia, Uruguay and Peru increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat and poultry in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with an X% share.

In Chile, meat and poultry imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform