BRAZIL – Brazil’s chicken meat exports experienced notable growth in July, with shipments reaching 463.6 thousand tons, according to data from the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). 

This represents a 7.3% increase compared to the same month last year when exports stood at 432.1 thousand tons.

The revenue generated from these exports also saw an uptick, totaling US$889.2 million in July. This figure marks a 3.6% rise from the US$858.7 million recorded in the same period in 2023.

However, the year-to-date statistics (January to July) show a slight dip in overall export volumes, with 3.052 million tons shipped, reflecting a 0.3% decline from the 3.061 million tons exported during the same period last year. 

Correspondingly, the cumulative revenue for this period dropped by 8.33%, totaling US$5.525 billion, down from US$6.027 billion in 2023.

In a significant development, China led the way among Brazil’s export destinations in July, importing 61 thousand tons of chicken meat—an increase of 20.1% from the same month last year. Japan followed with imports of 47.3 thousand tons, up by 26%. 

Other key markets included the United Arab Emirates with 38.7 thousand tons (down 16.6%), South Africa with 28.1 thousand tons (up 9.3%), and Saudi Arabia with 26.2 thousand tons (down 19.3%). 

Notably, Mexico and Iraq saw substantial increases in their imports, with Mexico importing 25 thousand tons, a surge of 123.9%, and Iraq importing 15.3 thousand tons, up by 118.6%.

ABPA President Ricardo Santin highlighted the strong performance in July, noting that it helped stabilize export levels comparable to those recorded in 2023. 

He attributed this to the swift lifting of trade restrictions in several markets, driven by efforts from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, which suggests continued robust international demand for the coming months.

Paraná remained Brazil’s leading state in chicken meat exports, shipping 188.2 thousand tons in July, a 5.1% increase compared to the previous year. 

Santa Catarina followed with 103.2 thousand tons, up 14.7%, while Rio Grande do Sul saw a decline, exporting 59.6 thousand tons, down by 6.6%. 

São Paulo and Goiás also recorded significant increases, exporting 25.8 thousand tons (up 12.3%) and 21.9 thousand tons (up 15.8%), respectively.

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