Brazil’s Poultry Exports Surge by 8.5% in the First Half of 2023

São Paulo – In a remarkable achievement for Brazil’s poultry industry, exports of poultry products, including both fresh and processed goods, surged to a total of 2.629 million tonnes in the first half of 2023. This figure represents an impressive 8.5% increase compared to the international sales recorded during the same period in 2022, according to a report released on Friday (7) by the Brazilian Association of Animal Proteins (ABPA).

The accumulated revenue generated from these exports during the first six months of the year amounted to a staggering USD 5.168 billion, surpassing the earnings from January to June 2022 by an impressive 9.3%.

Focusing on the data for June alone, Brazil’s poultry exports reached 446,200 tonnes, marking a 3.2% increase compared to the same month last year. However, export revenue for June 2023 stood at USD 887.5 million, reflecting a slight decrease of 6.7% compared to June 2022.

China continued to be the leading destination for Brazilian poultry products, importing 390,700 tonnes during the first half of 2023, representing a substantial 33% increase from the same period in 2022. Following closely, Japan imported 219,800 tonnes (+8.5%), the United Arab Emirates imported 200,100 tonnes (-18.3%), South Africa imported 189,700 tonnes (+16.5%), and Saudi Arabia imported 176,800 tonnes (+8.4%).

Analyzing the most significant exporting states, Paraná maintained its position at the forefront, exporting 1.090 million tonnes during the first six months of this year, demonstrating a notable 11.1% growth compared to the first half of 2022. Santa Catarina followed closely, exporting 545,500 tonnes (+7.44%), while Rio Grande do Sul exported 372,700 tonnes (-1.9%). São Paulo experienced a remarkable surge, exporting 151,400 tonnes (+17%), and Goiás witnessed substantial growth, exporting 120,400 tonnes (+30.8%).

Ricardo Santin, the president of ABPA, highlighted the industry’s success, stating, “Throughout this year, we have witnessed increased purchases from virtually all of Brazil’s export destinations, particularly in Asia. The consistently positive monthly export figures, averaging around 440,000 tonnes, serve as a testament to the market’s confidence in the quality of our products, the biosafety of our production, and the transparent and effective work carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, as well as other national entities, in monitoring Avian Influenza.”

The outstanding performance of Brazil’s poultry exports in the first half of 2023 not only underscores the industry’s resilience and competitiveness but also reinforces its position as a key player in the global market.