Chicken meat and offal market in South America

Earlier Report Observations

The South American market for chicken meat and offal expanded in volume from 17 305 thousand tons in 2018 to 17 681 thousand tons in 2020, followed by a contraction to 16 821 thousand tons in 2021. The market then recovered partially and stabilized at around 17 046 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, fluctuations were more pronounced, with a peak of 36 074 million dollars in 2022.

Regional production remained relatively steady, with a slight dip in 2021, while exports grew consistently from 3 997 thousand tons to 4 869 thousand tons between 2018 and 2023. This export growth underscores the region's role as a major supplier, led by countries like Brazil.

In 2024, export volumes reached 4 989 thousand tons, with imports falling to 192 thousand tons. This aligns with industry reports highlighting Brazil's competitive export performance and consumer trends favoring chicken due to its affordability and lower environmental impact.

Production chicken meat and offal in South America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

South America's chicken meat and offal production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 21 638 thousand tons, marking a 0.7% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 3.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of chicken meat and offal production in South America was $31 331 million, down 13.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 9.4%, translating to an annualized decline of 3.2%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at $36 208 million, with the largest increase that year of 7.4%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from South America

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, South America exported 4 174 thousand tons of chicken meat and offal, a slight decrease of 0.9% from 2019. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 3 997 thousand tons, which saw the largest decline of 5.4%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the biggest increase of 5.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South America's chicken meat and offal exports in volume were widely distributed across destinations. China accounted for 14.6% of exports, Saudi Arabia for 12.0%, and Japan for 9.8%, together making up 36.4% of total flows. The remaining 63.6% was spread among numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, South America's chicken meat and offal exports reached $6 043 million, showing a significant decline of 14.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 13.2%, with an average annual drop of 4.6%. The highest value was in 2019 at $7 094 million, which also saw the largest increase of 10.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, China, Saudi Arabia, and Japan were key buyers of South American chicken meat and offal in value terms, with shares of 18.3%, 12.5%, and 11.6%, respectively. However, their combined share was only 42.4% of total exports, while the remaining 57.6% went to a diverse range of other partners.

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to South America

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, South America's chicken meat and offal imports declined. In 2020, imports totaled 216 thousand tons, a sharp contraction of 27.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 20.9%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 7.5%. The peak import volume was in 2019 at 297 thousand tons, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 7.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant and most consistent source for South America's chicken meat and offal imports in volume, accounting for 60.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, South America's chicken meat and offal imports were valued at $323 million, a 14.9% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 12.4%, with an annualized decline of 4.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at $380 million, which also saw the largest increase of 7.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States led South America's chicken meat and offal imports in value terms, holding a 47.5% share of total flows.

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

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