Chile: Pork remains the main driver of the meat export sector
According to figures from ChileCarne, chicken meat accounted for 36% of the total value of meat exports in the first half of 2025, consolidating its recovery following the reopening of the Chinese market in December 2024. In the first half of the year, shipments grew 18% in volume and 40% in value compared to the same period in 2024.
The United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico remained the top destinations, accounting for 72% of export value, while China reached 7%, beginning to recover its previous share by the end of March 2023.
Pork remained the main driver of the meat export sector, accounting for 52% of the total value, although it registered a slight decrease of 7%. China, South Korea, and Japan continued to lead purchases with 68%, while Latin America gained importance, with Colombia, Peru, and Costa Rica accounting for 13% of the total.
These figures reflect the importance of preserving Chile's disease-free status, a fundamental condition for maintaining the confidence of international markets and maintaining open access to key destinations. It should be remembered that maintaining high biosecurity standards and preventing the entry of diseases such as avian influenza are key to maintaining foreign trade flows and the sector's competitiveness.
In terms of production, chicken meat grew 5% compared to the same period last year, a trend that is expected to continue thanks to the lifting of restrictions in China, a key market for the diversification of Chilean poultry protein. Pork production, on the other hand, remained stable compared to the first half of 2024.
In terms of per capita consumption, pork registered a 6% increase compared to the previous year, reaffirming Chileans' preference for a versatile, nutritious, and tasty protein.
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