BRAZIL – Brazil’s beef and chicken exporters are reporting limited immediate disruption from the Iran conflict, even as shipping constraints near the Strait of Hormuz force companies to redirect cargo and absorb higher logistics expenses to maintain supply flows. The situation has increased exposure risks for Brazil’s leading meat exporters, particularly in the poultry segment, which relies heavily on Middle Eastern buyers. However, companies say alternative routes and steady demand elsewhere are helping to keep trade stable. Chicken exporters indicated that deliveries to key Middle Eastern destinations are continuing despite logistical complications, with the Brazilian Animal Protein Association stating that March export volumes are expected to surpass the 476,000 metric tons recorded in the same period last year. To avoid disruptions, exporters have been rerouting shipments via the Red Sea and Suez Canal while also relying on alternative ports and overland transport networks to ...