United States Becomes Brazil's Largest Egg Importer Amid Avian Influenza Outbreak

United States Becomes Brazil’s Largest Egg Importer Amid Avian Influenza Outbreak

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 09/04/2025 at 15:14

Updated on 09/04/2025 at 15:15

EUA se tornam o maior importador de ovos do Brasil após surto de gripe aviária, com aumento de 346% nas compras entre janeiro e março, segundo a ABPA.

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High Demand, Health Crisis, and Surge in Internal Prices Explain How the US Became the Largest Importer of Eggs from Brazil in 2024

The Brazilian egg market has gained a new international protagonist. For the first time, the United States has taken the position of largest importer of eggs from Brazil, far surpassing countries like the UAE, Japan, and Chile. This information was released by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) this week.

Imports Surge Over 340%

According to the organization, between January and March of this year, Americans purchased 2,705 tons of Brazilian eggs — an impressive growth of 346.4% compared to the same period in 2023.

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The second place in the ranking, the UAE, imported 1,422 tons, showing a decline of 9%. Following are Chile (1,182 tons), Japan (846 tons), and the newly added Mexico (576 tons).

Avian Flu Outbreak in the US Boosts Purchases

The US Becomes the Largest Importer of Eggs from Brazil After Avian Flu Outbreak, with a 346% Increase in Purchases Between January and March, According to ABPA. — The United States has become the largest importer of eggs from Brazil, driven by a supply crisis due to avian flu. In March 2025, Brazilian egg exports to the US grew 346.4%, totaling 2,705 tons

The reason behind this change is clear: the US is facing a severe avian flu outbreak that has decimated thousands of birds and drastically reduced local production. With supply falling and internal prices hitting record highs, importing became the only option — and Brazil, the ideal supplier.

Ricardo Santin, president of ABPA, believes that the official opening of the American market for Brazilian eggs intended for thermal processing was a crucial step.

“We are seeing concrete results from this opening. And the best part: exports represent only 1% of national production, meaning they do not affect internal supply,” he stated.

Strong Demand Also Pressures the Domestic Market

Despite Brazil being free of avian flu in commercial farms, the domestic market also felt the impact. In March alone, the price of eggs rose 20% compared to February, according to IBGE. The reason? An explosive combination: high demand during Lent, intense heat that reduced the birds’ production, and rising corn prices.

Nevertheless, the country remains a reliable and competitive supplier in the global scenario, which helped the US consolidate as the largest importer of eggs from Brazil.

New Era for Egg Exports?

With the United States leading the purchases, the Brazilian poultry sector enters a new level. The presence of the largest importer of eggs from Brazil at the top of the list shows that there is room for growth — as long as sanitation, quality, and production remain under control.

And in light of an increasingly unpredictable global scenario, it is possible that Brazilian eggs, previously limited to the domestic market, may fly even further.

United States Becomes Brazil’s Largest Egg Importer Amid Avian Influenza Outbreak

High Demand, Health Crisis, and Surge in Internal Prices Explain How the US Became the Largest Importer of Eggs from Brazil in 2024

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