MERCOSUR: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR meat market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Meat Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, meat production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of meat production was Brazil (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, meat production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Colombia (X tons), with a X% share.

In Brazil, meat production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

The average meat yield stood at X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for meat production in MERCOSUR dropped to X heads, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Meat Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat were exported in MERCOSUR; growing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. 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 near future.

In value terms, meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Uruguay (X%) and Paraguay (X%). Chile (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

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

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

In Brazil, meat exports 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: 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 under review, the export price recorded 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 Uruguay ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Meat Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of meat imported in MERCOSUR shrank to X tons, falling by X% on the year before. Total imports indicated strong growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, meat imports declined to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated noticeable growth 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Chile was the key importer of meat in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Colombia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Uruguay (X%), Brazil (X%) and Argentina (X%). The following importers - Peru (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to meat imports into Chile stood at X%. At the same time, Colombia (X%), Uruguay (X%), Argentina (X%), Peru (X%) and Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia 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. Chile (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.) and Uruguay (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil and Venezuela saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while Colombia ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform