Poultry meat and offal market in Chile

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the poultry meat and offal market in Chile contracted from 1 544 thousand tons to 1 506 thousand tons. This decline coincided with growing external demand for Chilean meat, which boosted exports, and ongoing consolidation of the domestic poultry industry, where a few integrated producers strengthened their market share. During 2020, consumer preferences increasingly shifted toward ready-to-eat and frozen protein-based products, encouraging the adoption of refrigeration and freezing preservation methods.

The market stabilized in 2021 and grew to 1 529 thousand tons in 2022, supported by a continued consumer preference for frozen meat due to its convenience in storage and nutrient retention. Concurrently, Chile secured important export opportunities, including the reopening of the Chinese market for poultry meat after the avian influenza crisis and the signing of an Advanced Framework Agreement with the European Union, which improved trade conditions for meat products.

In 2023, the market volume dropped sharply to 1 448 thousand tons, primarily due to an avian influenza outbreak that reduced turkey production and slaughter. Despite this, poultry exports continued, with significant shipments to China. The industry has since focused on consolidating its export achievements, with over 50 active markets, and reinforcing national biosecurity systems.

Production poultry meat and offal in Chile

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2018-2021

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

Poultry meat and offal production in Chile has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, Chile produced 1 503.8 thousand tons, which represents a 2.1% decrease compared to 2020. Production peaked in 2019 at 1 538.3 thousand tons, when it saw its largest annual increase of 0.9%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Chile

Exports in kind, K t

After two consecutive years of growth, Chile's exports of poultry meat and offal declined in 2021. Exports totaled 152.5 thousand tons last year, down 0.8% from 2020. Over the four-year period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 19.1%, averaging 6.0% annually. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 153.8 thousand tons, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 15.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States, China, and Mexico were the primary destinations for Chile's poultry meat and offal exports by volume. The United States accounted for 28.1% of exports, China for 21.2%, and Mexico for 14.8%. Together, these three markets represented 64.1% of Chile's total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Chile's poultry meat and offal exports in value terms reached 498.9 million US dollars in 2021, showing a sharp increase of 35.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 40.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when exports fell by 7.1%.

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

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, the United States, China, and Mexico remained the key markets for Chile's poultry meat and offal exports by value. The United States accounted for 35.9% of export value, China for 19.0%, and Mexico for 14.2%. Combined, these three countries represented 69.1% of Chile's total export value during these years.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Chile

Imports in kind, K t

Following two years of decline, Chile's imports of poultry meat and offal rebounded in 2021. Imports reached 157.4 thousand tons last year, up 27.5% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 123.5 thousand tons, while the largest annual decrease occurred in 2019 at 9.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Chile's imports of poultry meat and offal by volume were heavily concentrated on two suppliers: Brazil and the United States. Together, these two countries accounted for 87.8% of total import flows, with all other partners making up the remaining share.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Chile's poultry meat and offal import market showed significant volatility during the observed period. Import value reached its lowest point in 2020 at 158.5 million US dollars, then surged to 287.9 million US dollars in 2021, marking an 81.6% increase from the previous year. This created a 1.8-fold difference between the two years. The largest annual decline occurred in 2020, when import value fell by 25.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil and the United States dominated Chile's poultry meat and offal imports by value, together accounting for 86.1% of total import value. The remaining imports were distributed across a diverse range of other countries.

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

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