S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 The Middle East was once again the leading market for Brazilian chicken abroad. Exports totalled 1.1 million tonnes in 2008, representing growth of 13% in comparison with 2007. Shipments to the region totalled US$ 1.9 billion, 46% more than in the previous year. The figures were disclosed last Tuesday (13) by the Brazilian Poultry Exporters Association (Abef).<\/p>\n
In total, Brazil sold 3.6 million tonnes of chicken to foreign countries in 2008, growth of 11% over 2007. The sector posted revenues of US$ 6.9 billion from exports, growth of 40%. According to the Abef, the annual performance was a record high, but could have been even better if the international crisis had not worsened in the second half.<\/p>\n
After the Middle East, the region that bought the Brazilian product the most was Asia. Shipments to the continent totalled 936,000 tonnes last year, growth of 15% in comparison with 2007. Revenues from sales reached US$ 1.9 billion, 62% more than in the previous year. The Abef underscored the opening of the Chinese and Indian markets as one of the most positive facts for the sector in 2008.<\/p>\n
The third leading destination was the European Union, to where 526,000 tonnes were shipped, representing a reduction of 6% over 2007. Revenues from sales to the region totalled US$ 1.4 billion, growth of 8% in comparison with the previous year.<\/p>\n
The market that grew the most, and the fourth leading market in absolute terms, was South America. A total of 329,000 tonnes were exported by Brazil to neighbouring countries, 90% more than in 2007. Sales generated revenues of US$ 557 million, growth of 157%.<\/p>\n
To Africa, 250,000 tonnes were shipped, a reduction of 4.5% compared with 2007. Revenues from sales to the continent were US$ 269 million, growth of 15%. Russia, in turn, imported 159,000 tonnes, 18% less than in the previous year. Revenues from exports to the country totalled US$ 309 million, growth of 3.6%.<\/p>\n
The Abef informs that there is no crisis in demand for food, but rather a liquidity crisis in some important markets. Therefore, the organisation forecasts a smaller growth din export volume in 2009, of around 5%.<\/p>\n
The association also disclosed that it will work hard to open up new markets during the year. Priorities include Mexico, Indonesia, Malaysia, Jamaica, the Philippines, Senegal and Algeria. <\/p>\n
*Translated by Gabriel Pomerancblum <\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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