Pork And Chicken Production Faces Rising Costs In September With Expensive Feed, Pig Production Cost Index (ICPSuíno) And Chicken Production Cost Index (ICPFrango) Pressuring Rural Profits, Leaving The Agricultural Market On Alert

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Published on 15/10/2025 at 10:42

A produção de carne suína e de frango voltou a registrar aumento nos custos em setembro, conforme levantamento da Embrapa Suínos e Aves, divulgado pela Central de Inteligência de Aves e Suínos (CIAS) Foto: Freepik

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In September, The Costs of Pork and Chicken Production Increased Again, Driven by the Rise in Feed and Embrapa Indices That Show Growing Challenges for the Rural Producer

The production of pork and chicken recorded an increase in costs in September, according to a survey by Embrapa Swine and Poultry, released by the Poultry and Swine Intelligence Center (CIAS), available here.

The report indicates increasing pressure on producers’ margins, especially in the states of Santa Catarina and Paraná, national benchmarks in the sector, according to an article published.

The rise in input prices, such as feed, the main cost component, and the increased price of day-old chicks contributed to the rise in indices.

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Feed Costs Impact Pork and Chicken Production

In Paraná, where the state stands out for its strong representation in pork and chicken production, the cost of a kilo of broiler chicken rose by 0.88% in September compared to August, reaching R$ 4.63 per kilo.

The ICPChicken reached 355.49 points, with a negative variation of -3.25% in the accumulated for 2025, but an increase of 0.45% in the last 12 months. Feed, responsible for 63.95% of the total cost, showed an increase of 0.83% during the period.

The price of day-old chicks also increased by 1.21%, which reinforces the impact of inputs on the final production cost.

These variations, although small in percentage, represent a significant difference in the economic outcome for the farms, especially when added to fixed and logistics expenses.

ICP Pork Reflects Cost Increases in the Production Chain

In Santa Catarina, the CIAS survey shows that the production cost of a kilo of live pork reached R$ 6.28 in September, with an increase of 0.61% compared to the previous month.

The ICPSwine index reached 359.10 points, registering an accumulated increase of 1.13% in 2025 and significant growth of 6.27% in the last 12 months.

The production of pork and chicken in a complete cycle is heavily impacted by the cost of feed, which represents 70.58% of the total and had an adjustment of 0.36% in the month.

This cost composition highlights the weight of inputs on the sector’s profitability and the need for more efficient technical and economic management strategies to mitigate market fluctuations.

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Logistical Challenges and Technical Management of Production Systems

Both Santa Catarina and Paraná serve as national references for the calculation of the Production Cost Indices (ICPs) of CIAS.

These parameters guide the production of pork and chicken in other states, such as Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, and Rio Grande do Sul, where the data is also used for comparative analyses and strategic planning.

Embrapa emphasizes that these indicators provide valuable support for management adjustments, expense control, and resource optimization.

In the current scenario, the combination of rising costs and reduced margins reinforces the importance of technical monitoring and technological innovation in animal protein production, with a focus on efficiency and sustainability.

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Pork And Chicken Production Faces Rising Costs In September With Expensive Feed, Pig Production Cost Index (ICPSuíno) And Chicken Production Cost Index (ICPFrango) Pressuring Rural Profits, Leaving The Agricultural Market On Alert

In September, The Costs of Pork and Chicken Production Increased Again, Driven by the Rise in Feed and Embrapa Indices That Show Growing Challenges for the Rural Producer

Feed Costs Impact Pork and Chicken Production

ICP Pork Reflects Cost Increases in the Production Chain

Logistical Challenges and Technical Management of Production Systems

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Pork And Chicken Production Faces Rising Costs In September With Expensive Feed, Pig Production Cost Index (ICPSuíno) And Chicken Production Cost Index (ICPFrango) Pressuring Rural Profits, Leaving The Agricultural Market On Alert

In September, The Costs of Pork and Chicken Production Increased Again, Driven by the Rise in Feed and Embrapa Indices That Show Growing Challenges for the Rural Producer

Feed Costs Impact Pork and Chicken Production

ICP Pork Reflects Cost Increases in the Production Chain

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