Brazil exports 942,000 tonnes of halal chicken in the first half of 2021
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Brazil
Published Jul 16, 2021
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Chicken exports to the Arab countries continue to rise. According to the ABPA – Brazilian Association of Animal Protein – in the first half of this year, Brazil exported more than 942,000 tonnes of halal chicken to Arab and Muslim countries. The amount recorded in revenue exceeds US$1.3 billion.
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Halal chicken exports to the Arab world: In the first six months of the year, according to data supplied by ABPA – Brazilian Association of Animal Protein – halal chicken exports resulted in 942,000 tonnes shipped. The main importers (in tonnes) were: Saudi Arabia with 396,365 t; UAE 239,826 t; Yemen 85,130 t, Kuwait 73,050 t and Libya 64,918 t. The total amount of halal chicken exported by Brazil accounts for an average of 40% of Brazilian chicken meat exports (in natura and processed). In June alone, revenue generated from protein shipments totaled US$240 million. “The world needs quality protein. It is important to maintain our resilience and continue with strict sanitary controls, seeking and expanding business opportunities. Our goal is to cover the types of proteins for the halal market, including halal sheep and goat meats. The idea is to offer more halal-certified meat options to Muslims around the world. We have a demanding export market and some Brazilian slaughterhouses ...
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