MERCOSUR: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR poultry market dropped slightly 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 relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Poultry Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, poultry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

The average poultry yield dropped modestly to X kg per head in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the poultry yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for poultry production in MERCOSUR; remaining constant against the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Poultry Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of poultry were exported in MERCOSUR; which is down by X% on the previous year. The total export volume 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, poultry exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; 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% 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 prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poultry Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of poultry imported in MERCOSUR contracted to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, poultry imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) was the main importer of poultry, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Suriname (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Argentina (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform