S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 Brazilian exports of chicken meat totalled US$ 710 million in the first two months of the year, representing a 28% reduction compared with the first two months of 2008. Shipments totalled 538,000 tonnes, a decrease of 5%. The figures were disclosed today (11) by the Brazilian Poultry Exporters Association (Abef).<\/p>\n
According to a release issued by the organisation, the figures are in keeping with the expectations of the Abef, which advised farmers, late last year, to reduce export-oriented bird production by 20%. The Abef also underscores the fact that the month of February had three business days less, due to the carnival holiday and Ash Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The leading destination for Brazilian chicken exports were the countries of the Middle East, which imported US$ 213 million in January and February, a 30% reduction compared with the first two months of last year. Volume-wise, 175,000 tonnes were shipped, a decrease of 4%.<\/p>\n
The second largest destination for sales of the Brazilian product was the European Union (EU), with 90,000 tonnes shipped and exchange revenues of US$ 197 million. Next comes South America, with 36,000 tonnes shipped and revenues of US$ 63 million. Brazil also exported to Asia and Russia.<\/p>\n
According to the Abef, the volumes and prices that are being negotiated this month hint at a level that, if not adequate, will at least be better for exports by the industry. Besides, a certain level of stability in exchange rates is already occurring. The organisation’s projection for this year continues to forecast growth of 5% in shipped volumes.<\/p>\n
*Translated by Gabriel Pomerancblum <\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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