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Brazil: Stability and adjustments mark chicken prices in February

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Brazil
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Published Mar 5, 2024

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The Brazilian chicken market experienced fluctuating prices in February due to varying demand, with an initial increase followed by a decrease. Despite exporting 311,029 thousand tons of poultry meat, generating US$534.568 million, there was a 3.8% decrease in the average daily value compared to February 2023. However, the average daily quantity increased by 5.6%, while the average price saw an 8.9% reduction. Prices of frozen and chilled chicken cuts also underwent adjustments during the month.
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The Brazilian chicken market experienced a month of February with mixed movements in prices, both for live chicken and for cuts sold in wholesale and distribution, compared to the previous month. Safras & Mercado analyst, Fernando Henrique Iglesias, highlights that the first fortnight was characterized by increases in prices, while the second fortnight, with the slowdown in demand, witnessed a reduction in prices, especially for slaughtered chicken. The positive highlight was the more favorable adjustment in animal nutrition costs throughout the month. In February, poultry meat exports from Brazil generated US$534.568 million, with a daily average of US$35.637 million. The total quantity exported was 311,029 thousand tons, with a daily average of 20,735 thousand tons. Average prices reached US$1,718.70 per ton. Compared to February 2023, there were variations, with a 3.8% drop in the average daily value, a 5.6% increase in the average daily quantity and an 8.9% reduction in the ...
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