Brazilian Chicken Exports Hit by Newcastle Disease Concerns in August

Chicken exports reached 379,800 tonnes in August, a 12.3% drop compared to a year prior, according to data released by the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) on Friday (September 6). The figures account for both fresh and processed products.

Revenue from exports also declined 4.5% to $793.6 million. However, the dollar’s appreciation compared to the Brazilian real led to an 8.1% increase in earnings in Brazilian reais, totaling R$4.406 billion in August.

According to ABPA, export volumes were impacted by disruptions at certain ports, particularly in Paranaguá (PR), where significant logistical bottlenecks were reported. “Additionally, specific issues related to Newcastle disease, particularly affecting shipments to China and Mexico, contributed to the lower results.”

In July, a case of Newcastle disease was detected at a commercial farm in Anta Gorda, Rio Grande do Sul. Although the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has declared the issue resolved, there was a temporary national or partial export ban on chicken exports to several markets, including China.

Here’s a historical overview of Brazilian chicken exports (measured in TEUs) from January 2022 to July 2024. The graph was prepared using DataLiner information:

Chicken Exports | Jan 2022 – July 2024 | TEUs

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On the other hand, the average price per exported tonne reached $2,089 in August, 8.9% higher than the same period last year, when it was $1,918. This is the highest average price since August 2022, when it reached $2,106 per tonne.

The increase strongly influenced the average price in shipments to high-value markets, such as Japan,” said ABPA President Ricardo Santin.

From January to August, the total volume of chicken exported reached 3.432 million tonnes, down 1.8% compared to the previous year. Revenue reached $6.319 billion, a decrease of 7.8%.

The United Arab Emirates took the top spot as the leading destination for Brazilian chicken exports in August, importing 39,200 tonnes, despite a 17% drop compared to the same period last year.

Japan saw a 32% increase, reaching 39,000 tonnes. Other top destinations included South Africa, with 28,100 tonnes (+11%); Saudi Arabia, with 26,900 tonnes (-28%); and China, which now ranks fifth, with 16,300 tonnes (-69%).

Source: Globo Rural

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