Brazil’s chicken exports grew 9% in first quarter of 2020

According to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), Brazilian chicken exports (including both fresh and processed) totaled 349,500 tons in March, representing growth of 2.6% compared to the same period last year, when 340,500 tons were exported. Shipment revenue reached US$552.5 million, 1.7% less than in March 2019, when US$562.2 million was generated. The cumulative total for the first quarter showed that 1.021 million tons were exported, a volume 8.8% higher than the 939,000 tons shipped in the same period last year. Quarterly revenue stood at US$1.6 billion, 6% higher than year-ago levels.

“Even with the impact caused of COVID-19, the sector continues to play its strategic role in helping secure food supply for the Brazilian population and for several nations around the world, several of which are also dealing with the pandemic,” said Francisco Turra, president of ABPA.

Pork – Brazilian pork exports (including both fresh and processed) totaled 72,100 tons in March, as compared with 54,800 tons in March 2019.  The foreign exchange balance of March exports reached US$166 million – 56.1% higher than year-ago levels.

In the first quarter, the sector’s shipments reached 208,000 tons – 32% year-on-year growth. By revenue, there was a 62.6% increase over the same period, reaching US$485 million, against US$298 million last year.

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