Brazil: Exports of chicken meat register an increase in January
In terms of revenue, there was also growth and a record for January. The result reached US$874.2 million, a 5.8% increase compared to the first month of 2025, which was US$826.4 million.
The United Arab Emirates, the main destination for Brazilian chicken meat exports, imported 44,300 tons in the month, a volume 14% higher than that recorded last year. Next are South Africa, with 36,800 tons (+34%), Saudi Arabia, with 33,500 tons (+5%), China, with 33,500 tons (-25%), Japan, with 29,200 tons (+4%), the European Union, with 27,400 tons (+24%), the Philippines, with 25,100 tons (+23%), South Korea, with 16,200 tons (+10%), Singapore, with 14,100 tons (equivalent to 2025) and Chile, with 11,800 tons (+51%).
The leading exporting state, Paraná, shipped 187,700 tons in January (+3.9%), followed by Santa Catarina, with 103,100 tons (+9.3%), Rio Grande do Sul, with 58,700 tons (+0.75%), São Paulo, with 26,700 tons (+2%) and Goiás, with 25,600 tons (+9.5%).
“The record performance with increases in practically all major destinations, during a period of typically reduced demand, such as the month of January, signals optimistic prospects for 2026. This indicates sustained growth in several importing markets, especially in the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, the countries of the European Union and certain Asian markets with significant demand,” advises the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.
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