China and UAE Top Destinations for Brazilian Chicken
China and UAE Top Destinations for Brazilian Chicken Exports in 2024
China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were the leading destinations for Brazilian chicken meat exports in 2024, according to recent trade data. Brazil, a global powerhouse in poultry production, shipped 562,208 tons of chicken meat to China and 455,121 tons to the UAE.
While the volume sent to the UAE saw a modest increase of 3.3% compared to the previous year, exports to China experienced a significant year-on-year drop of 17.7%.
Brazil’s poultry meat production has demonstrated robust growth, accumulating six consecutive years of year-on-year increases, reaching 14.97 million tons in 2024. The country’s success in this sector is attributed to its abundant natural resources, including fertile land and sufficient grain for feed, a favourable year-round climate, and a modern production chain characterized by advanced technology and high sanitary standards. Brazil’s strong global presence is further underpinned by its substantial export capacity and continuous efforts to open new international markets.
The top ten destinations for Brazilian poultry meat exports in 2024, in thousands of tons and their respective year-on-year growth rates, were:
- China: 562 (-17.7%)
- United Arab Emirates: 455 (+3.3%)
- Japan: 443 (+2.2%)
- Saudi Arabia: 371 (-1.6%)
- South Africa: 325 (-4.4%)
- Philippines: 235 (+7.0%)
- European Union: 232 (+7.0%)
- Mexico: 213 (+22.6%)
- Iraq: 180 (+18.1%)
- South Korea: 156 (-22.8%)
H5N1 Avian Influenza Outbreak Impacts Trade
The recent confirmation of an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak on a farm in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has already begun to impact trade relationships. The Mexican government has announced a suspension of imports of chicken meat, fertile eggs, and live poultry from Brazil as a precautionary measure to protect its domestic poultry industry. This suspension will remain in effect until sufficient animal health information regarding the control of the outbreak becomes available. Mexico has formally notified Brazil of this trade suspension.
In response, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture has emphasized the robustness of its inspection system and has requested that the principle of regionalization be applied. This approach, which focuses on restrictions specific to the affected region rather than a nationwide ban, has already been accepted by key trade partners such as Japan and the United Arab Emirates.
Original source: OpportimesÂ
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