Poultry meat and offal market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

The poultry meat market in Argentina expanded consistently from 2018 to 2023, with market volume rising from 4,065 thousand tons to 4,543 thousand tons. Production grew from 4,221 thousand tons to 4,656 thousand tons over these six years, while exports varied between 115 and 231 thousand tons.

A significant boost occurred in 2022 when poultry production reached a record 4,722 thousand tons, driven by productivity improvements and investments in processing and packaging plants. This lifted market volume to a peak of 4,552 thousand tons. In 2023, production dipped modestly to 4,656 thousand tons, and the market volume settled at 4,543 thousand tons.

Production poultry meat and offal in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina ranked 12th globally in terms of poultry meat and offal production volume.

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Argentina's poultry meat and offal production grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4 523 K t, a 0.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 221 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 2.0% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2019 at 6.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Argentina's poultry meat and offal production value declined. In 2020, output was valued at 6 219 M $ US, marking a substantial 11.1% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 6 994 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 12.7%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Argentina

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Argentina's poultry meat and offal exports totaled 179.5 K t, down 22.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 12.1%, averaging an annual decline of 4.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 162.4 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 230.5 K t. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 41.9% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, South Africa, and Chile were the leading destinations for Argentina's poultry meat and offal exports by volume. China accounted for 36.6% of exports, South Africa for 17.4%, and Chile for 8.1%. Together, these three markets represented 62.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of Argentina's poultry meat and offal exports stood at 246.7 M $ US, reflecting a sharp 31.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 13.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 4.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 238.7 M $ US, while the peak was in 2019 at 359.0 M $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 50.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Chile, and South Africa remained the primary markets for Argentina's poultry meat and offal exports by value. China held a 49.8% share, Chile 9.1%, and South Africa 8.1%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 67.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Argentina

Imports in kind, K t

The import market showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Argentina's poultry meat and offal imports amounted to 5.5 K t, a 6.4% increase year-over-year. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 6.8 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 23.9% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 215.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil and Uruguay were the main sources for Argentina's poultry meat and offal imports by volume, together accounting for 94.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The import market exhibited volatility during these years. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and reached a high in 2018, with a 3.4-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Argentina's poultry meat and offal imports were valued at 6.3 M $ US, showing a moderate 8.1% decrease year-over-year. The peak value was in 2018 at 14.1 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 51.3% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 242.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Uruguay together formed the primary group of suppliers for Argentina's poultry meat and offal imports by value, representing 90.3% of total import value.

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

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