Every two years, I am fortunate enough to be invited by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), through the APEX government program, to attend the now called Animal Protein Expo (Salão Internacional de Proteina Animal or SIAVS) in São Paulo, Brazil. Under a renovated roof, SIAVS’ exhibition area has grown by 60%, bringing together all animal proteins: chicken, eggs, swine, beef and fish, as well as poultry genetics. And ABPA is launching a new image and logo too.
I would like to provide some updated data on what makes the Brazilian poultry industry so motivating and attractive. It is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with 14.8 million metric tons (MT) produced in 2023, representing 14.6% of global production. It is the largest chicken exporter, with 5.1 million MT exported in 2023 to 150 countries. This represents 36.9% of world chicken exports.
Brazil is also the 5th largest egg producer in the world, with 52.5 billion eggs produced in 2023. This is 1,600 eggs per second! They also exported 25,400 MT to 86 countries.
The Brazilian poultry industry is also working hard in letting the world know how sustainable they are and what efforts they have carried out. For instance, many producers use photovoltaic energy and biodigestors. In this particular case, the main producers – JBS and BRF – play a pivotal role. Many also collect water to be used in house chores and other things. And production takes place mainly 2,000 km south of the Amazon basin with raw materials produced within the country.
It is important to say that 65.4% of the chicken produced in Brazil stays in the country. And one might think that production cannot grow anymore; well, it will continue growing. It is expected to produce 15.1 million MT in 2024 and then a 2.3% increase in 2025 to 15.3 million MT. Exports are also expected to grow 1.9% from 5.25 million MT in 2024 to 5.35 million MT in 2025.
But not only production, Brazilians’ chicken consumption is expected to stay at 45 kg per capita in 2024, but will see a 2% increase, up to 46 kg, in 2025. Just to give you an idea, Latin America’s average chicken consumption in 2023 was 35.81 kg, so Brazilians eat almost 10 more kilograms than the average. Egg consumption is at the regional average of 242 units, so there is an opportunity.
So, no wonder SIAVS lifts eyebrows with such strong production and commitment.
What do you think?
