Brazilian chicken and pork exports grew significantly in January

Brazilian chicken meat exports (considering both fresh and processed meats) totaled 323,800 tons in January, according to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). The number is 14.9% higher than that registered in the same period of 2019, when 281,700 tons were shipped. In the same comparative period, the balance of dollar exports grew 16.5%, reaching US$529.1 million – against US$454 million in January 2019.

“The international market remains under pressure, which is reflected in higher prices compared to that recorded in 2019. The product mix sent to markets with higher added value such as Japan, China and the European Union also favored the monthly performance”, analyzes Francisco Turra, president of ABPA.

China was the main destination for Brazilian exports (with 19.8% of the total), and 62,700 tons sent in the first month of the year alone, a volume 87% higher than that reached in January 2019, when 33,600 tons were exported .

Among the main destinations for Brazilian exports, Japan (with a 10.1% share in exports) imported 31,900 tons, a volume 17% higher compared to January 2019. Another market with good performance in the month was the European Union, whose imports grew 22% according to the same comparison, totaling 18,100 thousand tons.

Pork exports grow 41%

Also according to ABPA, pork exports from Brazil (considering all products, between fresh and processed) totaled 68,500 tons in January. The number is 41% higher than that recorded in the first month of 2019, when 48,500 tons were shipped. Sales revenues were US$164.1 million, a result 78.9% higher than the balance recorded in January 2019, at US$ 91.7 million.

China also remained the main market for Brazilian pork exports, with 30,600 tons shipped (45% of the total).  This was a 252% increase compared with the same period last year, which was 8,700 tons.  “Chinese demand remained high throughout January. It is an important factor in boosting Brazilian exports ”, analyzes Turra.

Other markets also kept pace with sales. This is the case of Hong Kong, whose imports increased by 93% in the same comparative period. Vietnam also increased imports by 330%. “Despite the notable Chinese influence, other destinations in Asia and South America helped to maintain the strong increase in the monthly result, which is the largest historical balance ever recorded during the month of January and points to a positive result in 2020”, concludes Santin, executive director of ABPA.

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