Opening of Lesotho expands Brazilian chicken presence in the African market

Published 2024년 5월 21일

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Lesotho has opened its market to Brazilian chicken meat, which is expected to enhance the presence of Brazilian exporters in Africa. The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) notes that this move aligns with the rising protein consumption in Lesotho, which stands at around 11 kilos per capita. In 2023, Africa imported 816.6 thousand tons of Brazilian chicken meat, marking a 13.1% increase from the previous year and generating $857.4 million in revenue. The ABPA highlights that Africa's growing urbanization and income levels are strengthening food security partnerships with Brazil.

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The opening of the Kingdom of Lesotho to chicken meat from Brazil should positively influence the presence of Brazilian exporters on the African continent, according to the assessment of the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). The approval of the International Health Certificate (CSI) for the Lesotho market was announced today by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. With per capita consumption rates of around 11 kilos (FAOSTAT data), Lesotho has recorded increasing rates of protein consumption over the last few years. “The positive outlook for consumption in the Lesotho market follows the increase recorded throughout 2023 in Brazilian exports to African countries. Therefore, the opening is especially celebrated by exporters at this time of positive indication for sales to the continent," said Ricardo Santin,president of ABPA. In the 12 months of 2023, the African continent imported 816.6 thousand tons of chicken meat from Brazil, a number 13.1% higher than that ...

Source: Thepoultrysite