From the Newsroom*
São Paulo – Brazil exported 3.3 million tonnes of chicken last year, an increase of 21% compared with 2006. Export revenues totalled US$ 5 billion, a growth of 55%. The results were record highs for the sector. The information were disclosed today (22nd) by the Brazilian Poultry Exporters Association (Abef).
The Middle East remains as the leading destination for Brazilian exports. In 2007, 984,000 tonnes were shipped to the region, a 30% increase compared with the previous year. Revenues from sales stood at US$ 1.3 billion, 63% more than in 2006. Next came the European Union, Asia, Russia, Africa and South America.
For this year, the Abef is expecting a lower growth rate, of 8%, both in volume and in revenues. The association forecasts a rise in production costs, especially due to the increase in prices for maize, soybean and fertilisers. The forecast also takes into account negative prospects regarding the performance of global economy.
*Tradução de Gabriel Pomerancblum
