Brazil's chicken and pork exports increased by 9.4% and 6.4% respectively in January; the best January export record in Brazil's history

Published Feb 13, 2025

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In January 2025, Brazil achieved a record high in its agricultural exports, with chicken exports reaching 443,000 tons, a 9.4% increase from the previous year, and pork exports surpassing 100,000 tons for the first time. Revenue from chicken exports amounted to US$826 million, a 20.9% increase, while pork exports generated US$238 million, a 19.6% increase. The main importers included China, the Philippines, and the UAE for chicken, and China, Hong Kong, and Japan for pork. Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul were the leading provinces for chicken exports, and Santa Catarina was the largest contributor to pork exports. The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), led by Ricardo Santin, played a key role in promoting these exports at the Atlanta IPPE 2025 and is actively combating global challenges in the poultry industry. Santin's involvement in the World Poultry Council and the Latin American Poultry Association underscores Brazil's commitment to international cooperation and combating avian influenza.

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According to statistics from the Brazilian Animal Protein Association ABPA: In January 2025, Brazil exported a total of 443,000 tons of chicken, an increase of 9.4% over last year. This is also the largest export volume in January in Brazil's history. In terms of revenue, the total revenue in January was US$826 million, an increase of 20.9% over the same period last year. China imported 44,300 tons, an increase of 15% over the same period last year; the UAE imported 38,900 tons (unchanged); Saudi Arabia imported 31,800 tons (-9%); Japan imported 28,100 tons (-30%); Africa imported 27,500 tons (-14%); the EU imported 22,000 tons (+41%); the Philippines imported 20,400 tons (+39%); South Korea imported 14,600 tons (+14%); Iraq imported 14,600 tons (+4%) and Singapore imported 14,100 tons (+20%). Ricardo, president of the Brazilian Animal Protein Association ABPA, pointed out: China and the Philippines and some markets have maintained growth, which ensures the continued growth of ...

Source: Foodmate