Saudi Arabia's poultry imports from Brazil up

Published 2021년 2월 9일

Tridge summary

In January 2021, Brazil's poultry exports saw a decline, totaling USD 434.4 million with a 17.9% decrease from the previous year, as reported by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). Despite the overall decline, Saudi Arabia and the UAE increased their purchases by 2% and 3% respectively, with Saudi Arabia's revenue from poultry imports growing by 4%. However, Kuwait witnessed a significant drop in imports by 38%. The total volume of raw and processed poultry exports was 395,600 tons, a 9.9% decrease from January 2020. The market is expected to recover as Asian importers adjust their sales patterns following the Chinese New Year, and there is potential for increased exports to countries experiencing animal health safety crises.

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Original content

São Paulo - Poultry exports from Brazil slid in January 2021. Nevertheless, some of the leading Arab importers stepped up their purchases. The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) reported 35,800 tons shipped to Saudi Arabia, up 2%, with revenue climbing 4% to USD 58.5 million year-on-year in January. Saudi Arabia was the premier Arab importer of poultry from Brazil in January. The UAE ranked second at 21,700 tons, up 3%, fetching USD 32.8 million, down 2%. Yemen, Kuwait and Oman came next. Sales to Yemen were up 6% to 9,699 tons and 10.7% to USD 13.9 million. Sales to Kuwait plummeted by 38% to 5,900 tons and 35% to USD 9.5 million. Exports to Oman climbed 8.9% to 5m600 tons and 1.5% to USD 8.3 million. Total raw and processed poultry exports from Brazil fetched USD 434.4 million in January 2021, down 17.9% from January 2020. Sales were down 9.9% from January 2020. “Asian importers, which follow the Chinese calendar, made their poultry and pork sales earlier this year. ...

Source: Anba