Poultry meat and offal market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, Brazil's position as a global leader in livestock herds provided a stable base for poultry meat production. The entry of new refrigerated storage units, such as those announced by Suguna Poultry Farm Ltd, strengthened cold chain infrastructure. The market was then significantly shaped in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic, which shifted consumer behavior towards frozen poultry products due to movement restrictions and food safety concerns, supporting market volume.

In the post-pandemic period, the market adapted with increased adoption of individual quick freezing (IQF) technologies to extend product shelf life, supporting value metrics. Major players like Marfrig maintained high slaughter and production capacity, influencing domestic supply. By 2022-2023, further investments in logistics and refrigerated storage, exemplified by Bem Brasil's upgrades, enhanced supply chain efficiency for frozen and chilled meat, although competition from alternative proteins and cultural preferences for specific meat types influenced demand patterns.

More recently, domestic factors such as inflation and high production costs drove up frozen chicken prices in 2024. Export volumes faced temporary restrictions the same year, impacting trade flows. Continuous cold chain investments continued, with Bem Brasil automating warehouse operations in 2025 to boost storage capacity and reliability, despite persistent regional infrastructure challenges in some areas.

Production poultry meat and offal in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, Brazil ranked as the third-largest producer of poultry meat and offal from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2018-2021

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

In 2021, Brazil produced 25,584 thousand tonnes of poultry meat and offal, which was an 8.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest production level was in 2020 at 27,903 thousand tonnes, when it increased by 1.9%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the output of poultry meat and offal in Brazil was valued at 41,868 million US dollars, showing a modest increase of 6.5% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was in 2020 at 39,325 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 44,534 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 11.7%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Brazil

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Brazil exported 4,249 thousand tonnes of poultry meat and offal, marking a 7.8% year-over-year increase. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The largest decline was in 2020, falling by 1.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil's exports of poultry meat and offal in kind were distributed across many countries. China accounted for 14.6% of exports, Saudi Arabia for 11.1%, and Japan for 10.3%, together making up 35.9% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Brazil exported 6,954 million US dollars worth of poultry meat and offal, representing a 25.2% rise from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 16%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 5,555 million US dollars, when the largest decline of 14.4% was recorded.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the country composition of Brazil's exports in value terms was diverse. China contributed 18.3% of exports, Japan 12.0%, and Saudi Arabia 11.8%, together forming 42.1% of total flows, while the remaining 57.9% was spread across a wide range of other destinations.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Brazil

Imports in kind, K t

Brazil's imports of poultry meat and offal in kind increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 5 thousand tonnes, a modest gain of 3.1% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 56.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.0%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Argentina and Chile were the main sources for Brazil's imports in kind, together accounting for 99.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Brazil's imports of poultry meat and offal in value terms reached 16 million US dollars, reflecting a 51.7% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 37.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 10 million US dollars, when the largest decline of 16.1% occurred.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina remained the primary source for Brazil's imports of poultry meat and offal in value terms, accounting for 82.7% of total imports, while other destinations played a much smaller role.

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

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