MERCOSUR: Poultry Market 2024

Poultry Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR poultry market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Poultry Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, poultry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest poultry producing country in MERCOSUR, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, poultry production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Peru (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Brazil amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

In 2022, the average poultry yield in MERCOSUR shrank slightly to X kg per head, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the poultry yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in MERCOSUR fell to X heads, remaining constant against 2021. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Poultry Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Poultry exports reduced slightly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, poultry exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to poultry exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest poultry supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poultry Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of poultry were imported in MERCOSUR; falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, poultry imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Chile was the main importer of poultry in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Peru (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (X%) and Suriname (X%). Argentina (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported poultry in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

In Chile, poultry imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Suriname ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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