Brazil's Animal Protein Association Predicts Continued Growth in Poultry and Pork Production and Exports

The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) predicts that the animal protein industry in Brazil will continue to expand in the coming years. At a recent press conference, the association presented its forecasts for the production, domestic consumption, and international exports of poultry, pork and eggs in Brazil in 2024 and 2025.

For poultry meat, ABPA expects production to reach 15.1 million tonnes in 2024, up 1.8% from the previous year. By 2025, production is expected to further increase to 15.35 million tonnes, an increase of 2.3% year-on-year. Domestic chicken consumption is expected to remain at 45 kg per person per year in 2024 and increase to 46 kg by 2025.

Brazilian chicken exports are expected to grow 2.2 percent to 5.25 million tons in 2024. By 2025, exports are expected to reach 5.35 million tons, up 1.9 percent from the previous year. Although these figures are slightly revised down from earlier forecasts, they still mark a record level of chicken production and exports in Brazil.

"Although we have faced multiple challenges in recent years, including the recent bird flu outbreak, we have successfully contained the outbreak. This will be a memorable year for the poultry industry in Brazil." Says ABPA president Ricardo Santin.

In addition, ABPA forecasts growth in pork production and exports. Total pork production is expected to reach 5.2 million tonnes in 2024, up 1% from the previous year. Domestic consumption is expected to remain at 18 kg per person per year. Production is expected to reach 5.25 million tons in 2025, up 1% from 2024, with domestic consumption remaining stable.

Brazilian pork exports are expected to reach 1.325 million tons in 2024, up 7.7% from the previous year. Exports are expected to reach 1.375 million tons in 2025, up 3.8% from 2024.

"The opening up of Brazilian pork to new international markets, the diversification of exports and the reduction of exports from the European Union in international trade have all contributed to the record high of Brazilian pork exports this year." ABPA Marketing Director Luis Rua stressed.

The outlook for egg production is equally positive. ABPA expects production to reach 56.9 billion in 2024, up 8.5% from the previous year. Domestic consumption is also expected to increase by 8.5% to 263 per person per year. Production is expected to reach 57.5 billion in 2025, up 1% from 2024. Egg exports are expected to fall 20 percent to 20,000 tons in 2024. However, exports are expected to rebound in 2025 to 22,000 tonnes, up 10 per cent from 2024.

"In the first half of this year, the domestic market demand for eggs was very strong, which reduced the export momentum of the egg industry. "Per capita egg consumption will reach a record high in 2024." ABPA President Ricardo Santin stressed.