Chicken and Egg Exports on the Rise

Meat Exports are one of the pillars of the Brazilian economy, but challenges loom on the horizon.

In this article, we will explore the predicted decline in chicken meat exports by 2025 due to avian flu-related embargoes in Rio Grande do Sul.

While Brazil has declared itself free of the disease, blockades by large buyers continue to affect the market.

On the other hand, we will analyze the exponential growth in egg exports to the US, driven by growing demand, and the optimistic projections for egg and chicken production in the coming years.

Impact of Embargoes and Decline in Brazilian Chicken Exports

The embargoes on Brazilian chicken meat, resulting from an outbreak of bird flu detected in Rio Grande do Sul, are expected to lead to a significant drop in exports in 2025. Even though Brazil declared itself free of the disease since June, a considerable number of large buyers still maintain restrictions, directly affecting foreign trade.

Exports are projected to fall by as much as 2%, totaling about 5.2 million tons this year.

An industry leader stated that “closing the year with a maximum drop of 2% is a great victory for the sector.”

According to available data, from January to July 2025, accumulated exports totaled 3 million tons, showing a reduction of 1,7% compared to the previous year.

Important international players have not yet resumed their purchases, while some countries have already started to loosen their restrictions.

This embargo scenario has a direct impact on the commercial results of the Brazilian agricultural sector, increasing the need for more complex commercial strategies..

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Exponential Growth in Brazilian Egg Exports to the US

The exponential growth in Brazilian egg exports to the United States reflects a remarkable expansion.

In 2023, sales increased 116,6% due to high demand, triggered by the need to replace the US stock, which was affected by bird flu.

During the period from January to July, there was a jump of 1.419,3% in exports, totaling 18,976 tons and generating revenue of US$ 41 million.

According to Globo Rural, this scenario illustrates Brazil's potential to meet external demand in similar health crises.

According to the ABPA, effective sanitary control and the ability to increase production were fundamental.

• US demand after livestock losses
• Production growth in Brazil

Growth Prospects for Egg and Chicken Production in Brazil until 2025

The growth prospects for egg and chicken meat production in Brazil until 2025 are quite promising.

Egg production is expected to increase 7,5% in the coming years, driven by growing demand in both the domestic and international markets.

The increase in chicken meat production, estimated at 3%, is also significant, reflecting the continued global interest in Brazilian protein, even in the face of challenges such as the embargoes caused by avian flu that temporarily affected international trade.

Furthermore, the US market has a significant demand for Brazilian eggs, as indicated by the increase in exports of this product in recent reports.

This productive expansion is crucial to meet growing domestic demand and consolidate Brazil's position as a leading protein exporter on the global stage.

Projected increments are not just significant numbers, but are essential to strengthen domestic supply and expand Brazil’s participation in the international protein trade.

In short, the Brazilian export scenario highlights both challenges and opportunities.

The evolution of the egg and chicken market indicates a growth trajectory, which may offset the difficulties faced in meat exports.