Meat production in Brazil is expected to grow by 0.4% in 2026 and reach a new record, says Conab

The National Supply Company (Conab) has updated data on the supply of meats and eggs in Brazil. According to the survey, the production of chicken meat in 2026 may reach a record of about 15.86 million tons, surpassing this year's production estimate, which is 15.5 million tons. According to Conab, the good result of the broiler industry, along with the swine industry, positively influences the production of meats in the country, with a production of 32.6 million tons of meats, when adding the three main proteins most consumed by Brazilians (poultry, pork, and beef). The volume predicted for next year represents a slight increase of 0.4% compared to the amount predicted for this year, which is 32.48 million tons, and also represents a new record. This year, the good result of chicken meat production allows an increase in the internal availability of the product in the domestic market, even with the slight increase in exports, estimated at 5.2 million tons, compared to the volume ...