According to ABPA, demand grew in high-value markets like China, Japan, and the European Union.
Brazilian chicken meat exports saw significant growth in October, both in volume and revenue, as reported by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). Brazil shipped 463.5 thousand tons of chicken meat in October, up 15.4% compared to the same period in 2023.
Export revenue also rose, totaling $904.4 million in October, an increase of 25%.
From January to October 2024, chicken meat exports reached 4.38 million tons, a 2% increase over the 4.29 million tons exported during the same period in 2023. Cumulative revenue was $8.177 billion, marking a slight 1.5% decline.
Ricardo Santin, ABPA’s president, attributed the growth in international sales to a surge in demand from high-value markets, including China, Japan, and the European Union. These markets saw double-digit growth in October.
China remained the largest importer, purchasing 53.5 thousand tons in October, a 30.4% increase over October 2023.
Among major markets, the Philippines registered a 73.9% jump in imports, reaching 24.6 thousand tons. Mexico saw a 21.6% increase, and Japan’s imports rose by 19.2%. Meanwhile, exports to the United Arab Emirates declined by 11.7%.
Global pressures related to Avian Influenza have also contributed to the strong demand. “With Brazil’s industrial production being free from the disease, Brazilian poultry exporters are seeing sustained demand,” Santin noted.
Regionally, Paraná was the leading chicken meat exporter, shipping 190 thousand tons in October, a 14.3% increase. Santa Catarina recorded the highest growth, with exports rising by 27.1%, while Rio Grande do Sul saw a 2.8% decline.
