Prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal market in Brazil, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Brazilian market for prepared or preserved poultry meat expanded, reaching 154.4 thousand tons in 2020. This growth was driven by the sector's highly efficient and technified production chain, which ensured a stable supply. Lower retail prices and a wide variety of cuts and products made chicken meat more affordable and versatile, increasing domestic consumption.

After 2020, the domestic market volume contracted, falling to 131.0 thousand tons by 2023, despite continued production growth. This shift coincided with a strong rise in exports, which reached 122.6 thousand tons in 2023, as shipments diversified to markets like the Philippines, Chile, Japan, Singapore, and Mexico, offsetting lower Chinese demand. The emergence of a vegan segment, with over 120 companies launched by early 2022, also introduced new competition for meat products.

The export-oriented expansion was supported by the integrated poultry supply chain and Brazil's position as the world's largest poultry exporter. State-owned companies such as Conab played a role in monitoring and projecting production and trade, while adherence to international zoosanitary standards maintained export competitiveness.

Production prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil ranked third globally in the production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal.

Top producers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2018-2021

World map of production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2018-2021

Brazil's production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 254.1 K t, showing a modest increase of 1.7% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 3.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 240.5 K t, with the largest decline of 1.6% occurring that same year. In contrast, the most significant increase of 3.9% was observed in 2020.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the output of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Brazil was valued at 715.6 M $ US, reflecting a 3.5% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 6.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The largest decline of 1.3% was recorded in 2020, while the most substantial increase of 4.2% occurred in 2019.

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

Exports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Brazil

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, Brazil's exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal rebounded. In 2021, exports reached 108.9 K t, representing a robust 13.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 95.6 K t, and the largest decline of 11.4% took place in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany were consistently the main destinations for Brazil's exports in kind. The United Kingdom accounted for 33.9% of exports, the Netherlands for 20.7%, and Germany for 11.4%. Together, these three markets represented 66.0% of total export 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

After a two-year reduction, Brazil's exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in value terms increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 306.6 M $ US, marking a significant 15.9% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 264.5 M $ US, with the largest decline of 7.9% occurring that same year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany formed the primary cluster of markets for Brazil's exports in value terms. The United Kingdom held a 38.6% share, the Netherlands 24.3%, and Germany 13.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 76.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Brazil

Imports in kind, K t

The import market for prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Brazil showed significant volatility during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with a 417-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Brazil imported 0.0 K t, representing a dramatic year-over-year increase of 41,640.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 0.0 K t, with the largest decline of 86.1% occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina was overwhelmingly dominant as the source of imports in kind for Brazil, accounting for 94.0% of total imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal.

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

Market performance for imports in value terms exhibited noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with a 79-fold gap between these years. In 2021, Brazil's imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal amounted to 0.1 M $ US, marking a substantial gain of 7,810.9% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 0.0 M $ US, and the largest decline of 84.4% occurred that same year.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Argentina and France formed a duopoly in Brazil's imports in value terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

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