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Chicken meat and offal market in Brazil

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian chicken meat market from 2018 to 2020 showed a steady production base, supported by the integration system between slaughterhouses and rural producers that regulated supply. Market volume reached 9 893 thousand tons in 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic influencing global supply chains and potentially boosting domestic poultry consumption.

Market volume fell sharply to 8 431 thousand tons in 2021 as production declined, though this period saw the launch of new frozen convenience products like Seara Shawaya roast-ready chicken, reflecting shifting consumer preferences. Recovery began in 2022‑2023, with market volume reaching 8 563 thousand tons in 2023, aided by cold‑chain investments and storage regulations that required frozen meat to be kept at –12 °C.

In 2024 and 2025, chicken meat prices rose to their highest levels since late 2022, while demand for fresh, frozen and seasoned cuts expanded. Major logistics investments, such as Bem Brasil’s automated cold‑storage expansion to 500 000 tons annual capacity, improved efficiency, and Brazil’s position as the world’s largest chicken exporter continued to drive production growth.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chicken meat and offal in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Brazil was one of the world's top producers of chicken meat and offal from 2018 to 2021, ranking third globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Brazil produced 12,630 thousand tons of chicken meat and offal, which was an 8.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 6.5%, averaging an annual decline of 2.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 13,787 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 2.0% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.0%	2.0%	(8.4%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the value of chicken meat and offal output in Brazil reached $20,580 million, marking a 6.2% increase from 2020. The lowest value was $19,381 million in 2020, while the peak was $21,908 million in 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with an 11.5% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	(11.5%)	6.2%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chicken meat and offal from Brazil

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Brazil's exports of chicken meat and offal amounted to 4,204 thousand tons, rising by 7.8% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 10%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The largest decrease was recorded in 2020, at 1.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	(1.3%)	7.8%	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil's exports of chicken meat and offal were widely distributed across various markets. China accounted for 14.7% of exports in kind, Saudi Arabia for 11.2%, and Japan for 10.4%, with these three countries together making up just 36.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, the value of chicken meat and offal exports from Brazil reached $6,850 million, a substantial 25.0% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 16.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest value was $5,482 million in 2020, which also saw the largest decline of 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.0%	(14.4%)	25.0%	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the country composition of Brazil's chicken meat and offal exports in value terms was highly dispersed. China represented 18.6% of export value, Japan 12.2%, and Saudi Arabia 11.9%, with these three markets together forming only 42.7% of total flows. The remaining 57.3% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chicken meat and offal to Brazil

Imports in kind, K t

Brazil's imports of chicken meat and offal increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, totaling 5 thousand tons, which reflected a modest 2.4% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports surged by 55.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.1%	2.5%	2.4%	15.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, Argentina and Chile formed a duopoly in Brazil's imports of chicken meat and offal in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Brazil's imports of chicken meat and offal in value terms reached $15 million, showing a significant 50.7% increase from the year before. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 35.6%, with an average annual rate of 10.7%. The lowest value was $10 million in 2020, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.1%	(15.2%)	50.7%	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Argentina and Chile remained the dominant sources for Brazil's imports of chicken meat and offal in value terms, jointly accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io