Chilean poultry sector rebounds in production and exports in the first half of 2024

Published 2024년 9월 2일

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The Chilean poultry sector has successfully recovered from the Avian Influenza (AI) outbreak in 2023, showing a notable increase in production and exports in the first half of 2024. Chicken meat production rose by 4% to 344 thousand tons, nearing pre-crisis levels, while exports experienced a significant 29% increase in volume and 33% increase in value, reaching 85 thousand tons and 176 million dollars respectively. The United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico were the primary markets for these exports. Additionally, turkey exports also saw growth, with a 16% increase in volume but a 37% decrease in value. The rapid recovery is attributed to the efforts of the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and ChileCarne, highlighting the importance of public-private collaboration in overcoming challenges. Furthermore, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reported a global increase in international chicken prices due to demand in the Near East and North Africa, offering a favorable backdrop for Chile as a competitive exporter.

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The Chilean poultry sector has shown a remarkable recovery after the emergence of AI in Chile in 2023, achieving positive figures in production and exports during the first half of 2024. During the first six months of this year, according to information from the INE and Chilean Customs, chicken meat production in Chile increased by 4% compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching 344 thousand tons. In the first half of 2022, there were 335,884 tons in production, so the numbers are close to those recorded before the outbreak. This growth was also reflected in exports, which registered an increase of 29% in volume and 33% in value, reaching 85 thousand tons exported for a total of 176 million dollars. The main destinations for Chilean chicken meat were the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico, consolidating Chile as a key supplier in these markets. If we look at the figures prior to AI, 97 thousand tons were exported in 2022, representing 272 million dollars, which ...

Source: Portaldelcampo