São Paulo – Brazilian poultry exports revenue increased by 52.5% in September, according to data released this Wednesday (6) by the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA). Shipments generated a USD 730.5 million income, well above the USD 479 million in September 2020.
In volume, exports also improved, though at a lower percentage, 21.3%, which means poultry protein was sold at higher prices than in September last year. Brazil shipped 418,500 tonnes last month against 345,000 tonnes in the same period of 2020. The figures, both in terms of volume and revenue, encompass all types of products, fresh and processed poultry protein.
China was once again the leading buyer abroad, with 63,200 tonnes, a 20.4% increase in volume. Japan, the second-largest importer, also increased its purchases of Brazilian poultry by 45.2%, to 46,900 tonnes. The United Arab Emirates ranked third among the main destinations, with purchases of 43,200 tonnes and a 66.3% increase over September last year.
In the first nine months of the year, poultry exports totaled 3.466 million tonnes and rose 9% compared to the first nine months of 2020, which had shipments of 3.1 million tonnes. The revenue is at USD 5.6 billion, 21.7% higher than in the same months of 2020.
Translated by Elúsio Brasileiro
