Agroindustry Exports 404.9 Thousand Tonnes of Chicken Meat in January

Brazilian chicken meat exports (including fresh and processed products) totaled 443,000 tons in January, according to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). This represents a 9.4% increase compared to last year when 404.9 thousand tons were shipped. It is the highest volume ever recorded for January. The revenue generated from these exports reached $826.4 million, a 20.9% increase compared to the $683.6 million recorded in January 2024.

China remains the largest importer of Brazilian chicken meat, purchasing 44.3 thousand tons in January (+15% YoY). Other key markets include the United Arab Emirates, which imported 38.9 thousand tons (stable); Saudi Arabia, with 31.8 thousand tons (-9%); Japan, with 28.1 thousand tons (-30%); South Africa, with 27.5 thousand tons (-14%); the European Union, with 22 thousand tons (+41%); the Philippines, with 20.4 thousand tons (+39%); South Korea, with 14.6 thousand tons (+14%); Iraq, with 14.6 thousand tons (+4%); and Singapore, with 14.1 thousand tons (+20%).

The following chart shows Brazilian poultry meat exports each month from January 2024 to December 2025. The data was derived from DataLiner, a Datamar-powered intelligence product.

Poultry Meat Exports | Jan 2021 – Dec 2024 | TEUs

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According to ABPA President Ricardo Santin, China, the Philippines, and other markets have maintained strong import flows, reinforcing positive expectations for the sector throughout the year. “For next month, we expect strong results from emerging markets, such as Mexico, following the renewal of its food security program, which has positively influenced Brazilian chicken purchases,” said Santin.

The state of Paraná remains Brazil’s leading chicken exporter, shipping 180.7 thousand tons in January (+8.9%). Other top exporters include Santa Catarina, with 94.2 thousand tons (+3.9%); Rio Grande do Sul, with 58.2 thousand tons (+7.2%); São Paulo, with 26.1 thousand tons (+11.2%); and Goiás, with 23.4 thousand tons (+21.1%).

Source: Band.com

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