Asia maintains leadership in Brazilian chicken meat exports

According to a report by the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), China remains the main importer (with 14.3% of the total) and imported 640 thousand tons (-4.86%). Other highlights in the region were Japan and the Philippines, which imported, respectively, 448.9 thousand tons (+9.35%) and 168 thousand tons (+180%). As for Africa, 662.3 thousand tons were destined throughout the year, a result 19.2% higher compared to 2020. One of the highlights was South Africa, with 297 thousand tons (+13.39%). To the European Union, 193,200 tons were exported in 2021, a volume 13.23% higher than that carried out in the same period in 2020. As for the Extra-EU countries, 243 thousand tons were shipped last year, 20.5% more than in the same period in 2020. Russia is the highlight of the region, with 105.9 thousand tons (+26, 24%). Another highlight of the region was the United Kingdom, which imported 92.7 thousand tons (+14%). 1.33 million tons were exported to Middle Eastern countries ...