Even With Avian Flu, Chicken Exports Hit Volume Record

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Published on 07/01/2026 at 09:35

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ABPA Confirms Record Volume in Chicken Exports in 2025, with Recovery After Avian Influenza in the International Market.

The chicken exports from Brazil reached a record volume in 2025, even in the face of a challenging international market.

According to data released by the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), the country exported 5.324 million tons throughout the year, a growth of 0.6% compared to 2024.

The performance confirms the strength of the sector, despite a 1.4% decrease in revenue, heavily influenced by the impacts of avian influenza recorded in the first half of the year.

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Record Volume Reinforces Sector Competitiveness

The new record volume consolidates Brazil as one of the leading global suppliers of animal protein.

The chicken exports grew even in an international environment marked by sanitary caution and adjustments in global prices.

“Closing the year with positive results, as predicted by ABPA, is an achievement to be celebrated and reinforces the projected outlook for 2026, expanding Brazil’s presence in the global market, in line with the expected production of the sector for the year,” celebrated, in a statement, ABPA president Ricardo Santin.

This advance was supported by productive efficiency, market diversification, and the sector’s quick response to international sanitary requirements.

Revenue Drop Reflects Effects of Avian Influenza

Despite the physical growth, the total value of chicken exports amounted to US$ 9.790 billion in 2025.

The amount represents a decrease of 1.4% compared to the US$ 9.928 billion recorded in 2024.

According to ABPA, the drop is directly related to the episode of avian influenza in commercial birds, which occurred in May.

The resolved case led to a temporary suspension of purchases by some trade partners, impacting prices and contracts.

Resumption of Shipments Gains Strength at Year-End

On the other hand, the most recent data indicates clear recovery.

Only in December, chicken exports grew by 13.9% in volume, reaching 510.8 thousand tons.

In revenue, the increase was 10.6%, with US$ 947.9 million in earnings.

According to Santin, the normalization of international trade is already underway.

“This is the case for shipments to the European Union, which recorded a 52% increase in exported volumes in December, and China, which, in a short period, has already imported 21.2 thousand tons.

These are indicators that project the maintenance of a positive scenario for the year 2026,” he stated.

International Market Remains Diversified

In terms of destinations, the international market maintained strong diversification.

The United Arab Emirates led the purchases with 479.9 thousand tons, a growth of 5.5% compared to 2024.

Next, Japan imported 402.9 thousand tons, although with a slight decrease of 0.9%. Saudi Arabia came shortly after, with 397.2 thousand tons and an increase of 7.1%, followed by South Africa, which purchased 336 thousand tons, an advance of 3.3%.

The Philippines also stood out, with imports of 264.2 thousand tons, a significant growth of 12.5%, reinforcing the role of Asian markets in supporting Brazilian chicken exports.

Positive Outlook for 2026

With the focus on avian influenza overcome and trade flows normalized, the ABPA projects a more favorable scenario for 2026.

The expectation is for production expansion, recovery of international prices, and strengthening of Brazil’s presence in the international market.

Thus, the record volume recorded in 2025 not only consolidates Brazil’s position as an exporting power but also signals a sustained growth trajectory for the poultry sector in the coming years.

Even With Avian Flu, Chicken Exports Hit Volume Record

ABPA Confirms Record Volume in Chicken Exports in 2025, with Recovery After Avian Influenza in the International Market.

Record Volume Reinforces Sector Competitiveness

Revenue Drop Reflects Effects of Avian Influenza

Resumption of Shipments Gains Strength at Year-End

International Market Remains Diversified

Positive Outlook for 2026

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Even With Avian Flu, Chicken Exports Hit Volume Record

ABPA Confirms Record Volume in Chicken Exports in 2025, with Recovery After Avian Influenza in the International Market.

Record Volume Reinforces Sector Competitiveness

Revenue Drop Reflects Effects of Avian Influenza

Resumption of Shipments Gains Strength at Year-End

International Market Remains Diversified

Positive Outlook for 2026

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