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Chicken meat and offal market in MERCOSUR

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the chicken meat and offal market in MERCOSUR maintained a stable volume, ranging from 11.7 million to 12.1 million tons, while exports saw a steady rise. The market experienced a significant contraction in 2021, with volume dropping to 10.7 million tons, even as frozen chicken product sales grew by 21% compared to 2019 due to pandemic-driven changes in consumer behavior and improved perceptions of frozen meat quality.

Market volume stabilized at around 10.8-10.9 million tons in 2022 and 2023. During this period, reduced poultry production in Argentina and higher relative prices for chicken compared to beef affected supply and demand dynamics. The EU-MERCOSUR trade agreement, finalized in December 2024, along with record chicken exports from Brazil and significant investments in cold chain technology, underscored a market evolution favoring frozen and chilled products for their convenience and quality.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Chicken meat and offal production in MERCOSUR increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 16 151 K t, showing a modest 1.8% increase compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 15 722 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	0.9%	1.8%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of chicken meat and offal production in MERCOSUR was 22 700 M $ US, down 11.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 11.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 25 698 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	6.4%	(11.7%)	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chicken meat and offal from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, chicken meat and offal exports from MERCOSUR totaled 4 080 K t, representing a 2.4% decrease compared to 2019. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 984 K t, which saw the largest decline of 4.1%. The highest volume occurred in 2019 at 4 181 K t, marking the largest increase of 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	4.9%	(2.4%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, chicken meat and offal exports from MERCOSUR were not heavily concentrated on a few key destinations. China accounted for 14.5% of exports, Saudi Arabia for 12.3%, and Japan for 10.0%, with these three countries together representing just 36.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, chicken meat and offal exports from MERCOSUR were valued at 5 734 M $ US, showing a significant 15.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value declined by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 772 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 10.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.9%)	10.6%	(15.3%)	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country composition of chicken meat and offal exports in value terms was quite dispersed. China accounted for 18.3% of export value, Saudi Arabia for 13.0%, and Japan for 12.2%, with these three countries together forming just 43.5% of total flows. The remaining 56.5% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chicken meat and offal to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, K t

The import market showed volatility during the observed period. In 2020, chicken meat and offal imports to MERCOSUR stood at 10 K t, up 14.7% year-over-year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 18 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 189.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 49.6%. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, showing a 2.9-fold difference between these years.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	189.7%	(49.6%)	14.7%	18.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile and the United States were the main sources for chicken meat and offal imports to MERCOSUR, together accounting for 13.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Import values showed volatility during these years. In 2020, chicken meat and offal imports to MERCOSUR totaled 23 M $ US, representing a moderate 4.5% increase compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 28 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 110.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 23.6%. Import levels fluctuated 2.1 times between the low of 2017 and the high of 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	110.3%	(23.6%)	4.5%	18.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Chile and the United States played central roles in chicken meat and offal imports to MERCOSUR in value terms, together accounting for 16.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io