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Conab Projections Indicate That Chicken Meat Production in Brazil Will Continue to Grow Until 2026, With Historical Records, Export Expansion, and Increased Domestic Protein Supply
The production of chicken meat in Brazil is expected to reach a new milestone in 2026, in a scenario marked by the continuous advancement of protein supply and the country’s consolidation as one of the largest global suppliers, according to a report published.
Updated projections from the National Supply Company (Conab) show that poultry farming continues to expand its share in both national and international markets, reinforcing a robust production framework and guaranteed supply for Brazilian consumers.
The positive behavior of the sector is also related to the performance of pig farming, which contributes to the sum of the three most consumed proteins in the country, estimated at 32.6 million tons next year.
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These numbers reflect productive adjustments, external demand reactions, and the reorganization of export flows after challenges faced in 2024, including health episodes that temporarily affected certain markets.
Advancement of the Historic Record of Brazilian Poultry Farming
Conab’s projection indicates that chicken meat production in Brazil could reach about 15.86 million tons in 2026, exceeding the estimated volume for 2025 of 15.5 million tons.
In this scenario, internal availability grows even in light of the forecast for shipments of 5.2 million tons this year and 5.25 million tons in 2026.
The recent announcement of the resumption of Chinese purchases of Brazilian products also helps to bolster the pace of external sales.
In addition to the total supply, this block represents the third block of text, where chicken meat production in Brazil continues to be associated with the increase in internal availability, estimated at 10.62 million tons for 2026.
This evolution allows per capita supply to reach 51.3 kilograms per inhabitant, indicating the maintenance of domestic supply, even with the increase in exports.
Conab Estimates for Meat and Domestic Market of Animal Proteins
The positive performance of proteins is not limited to poultry farming.
For pork, the expected production for 2025 is 5.63 million tons, and exports could reach 1.48 million tons, despite the slowdown in Chinese demand following the recovery of the herd affected by African Swine Fever.
Still, domestic availability is expected to grow from 4 million to 4.16 million tons. In 2026, the produced volume could reach 5.88 million tons, with projected shipments of 1.6 million.
The direct relationship between chicken meat production in Brazil and the total of the three most consumed proteins in the country, whose expected sum for 2026 is 32.6 million tons, constitutes a new national record.
Internal Per Capita Availability and Chicken Export Projections for Next Year
Beef also shows significant movements. For 2025, production is estimated at 11.38 million tons, with exports potentially reaching 4.21 million, the highest volume ever recorded.
In 2026, the sector is expected to feel the effects of the reversal of the livestock cycle, reducing production to 10.89 million tons.
Internal availability may drop to 6.67 million, although international demand remains strong.
The production of chicken meat in Brazil stands out as a pillar of stability in national supply at a time when other proteins face productive adjustments.
At the same time, egg production is expected to reach 50.3 billion units in 2026, up 2.6% from the 49 billion projected for 2025, further increasing the protein supply in the country.
The production of chicken meat in Brazil remains an essential element for balancing internal consumption, exports, and total meat supply within the country.
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