GITNUXREPORT 2026

Brazil Poultry Industry Statistics

Brazil's poultry industry continues to grow and dominate globally.

Min-ji Park

Research Analyst focused on sustainability and consumer trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Domestic poultry consumption in Brazil reached 48 kg per capita in 2023.

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Brazil consumed 10.2 million tons poultry meat domestically in 2023.

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Poultry accounts for 45% of total meat consumption in Brazil 2023.

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Urban households consumed 52 kg poultry per capita annually 2023.

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Chicken consumption grew 2.8% to 47.5 kg/capita in 2023 Brazil.

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Poultry self-sufficiency rate 98% in Brazil 2023.

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Southeast Brazil consumed 42% of national poultry 2023.

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Per capita turkey consumption 1.2 kg in Brazil 2023.

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Processed poultry products consumption up 6% in 2023 Brazil.

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Low-income families rely on poultry for 55% protein intake 2023.

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Annual egg consumption per capita 250 units in Brazil 2023.

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Poultry meat preference over beef rose to 52% in surveys 2023.

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Northeast region per capita poultry intake 45 kg 2023.

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Fast food chicken sales grew 10% in Brazil 2023.

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Poultry in school meals reached 30% of protein 2023 Brazil.

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Organic poultry consumption doubled to 50k tons 2023.

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BBQ chicken events consumed 1M tons poultry 2023 Brazil.

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Poultry waste for pet food consumption 500k tons 2023.

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Vegan alternatives impacted poultry 2% market share 2023.

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Holiday season boosted poultry sales 25% Dec 2023.

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Poultry in ready-to-eat meals 40% market 2023 Brazil.

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South region highest per capita 55 kg poultry 2023.

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Egg consumption in bakeries 15B units annually 2023.

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Poultry price affordability index 85/100 in 2023 Brazil.

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Chicken nuggets sales 800k tons processed 2023.

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Poultry exports represent 35% of total production in Brazil.

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Mid-tier cities saw 4% poultry consumption growth 2023.

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Poultry in industrial food processing 60% usage 2023.

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Brazil poultry industry employs 4.2 million people directly and indirectly in 2023.

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Poultry sector contributes 4.1% to Brazil's GDP in 2023.

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Annual tax revenue from poultry industry BRL 25 billion 2023.

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Investments in poultry reached BRL 45 billion 2023 Brazil.

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Poultry exports generated USD 9.2B forex in 2023.

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1.5 million direct jobs in poultry production 2023.

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Rural income from poultry 12% national average boost 2023.

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Poultry chain multiplier effect creates 3.2M indirect jobs 2023.

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Sector R&D spend BRL 2.5B annually in Brazil 2023.

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Poultry firms top 500 largest Brazilian companies list 2023.

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Export taxes on poultry added BRL 1.2B revenue 2023.

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Poultry supports 500k family farms in Brazil 2023.

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Annual wage bill in poultry BRL 80 billion 2023.

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Poultry FDI inflows USD 1.8B in 2023 Brazil.

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Sector productivity growth 5.2% YoY in 2023.

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Poultry insurance market BRL 3B premiums 2023.

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Contribution to agribusiness GDP 13% from poultry 2023.

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Logistics costs for poultry 15% of revenue 2023.

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Poultry top agro export earner USD 10B cumulative 2023.

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2,500 poultry companies generate 90% economic value 2023.

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Energy consumption bill BRL 15B for poultry farms 2023.

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Poultry bank loans outstanding BRL 60B 2023 Brazil.

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Regional development index up 8% due to poultry 2023.

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Poultry veterinary services market BRL 4B 2023.

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Export surplus from poultry USD 8.5B trade balance 2023.

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Brazil exported poultry products worth USD 9.2 billion in 2023.

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China imported 38% of Brazil's poultry exports in 2023 totaling 4.1 million tons.

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Brazilian poultry exports grew 12% in volume to 5.1 million tons in 2023.

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EU countries received 650,000 tons of Brazilian chicken in 2023.

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Saudi Arabia was Brazil's 2nd largest poultry market with 850k tons in 2023.

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Poultry exports to the Middle East hit 1.8 million tons in 2023.

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Brazil shipped 1.2 million tons of frozen chicken to Asia in 2023.

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Mexico imported 420,000 tons from Brazil poultry in 2023.

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Poultry export revenue per ton averaged USD 1,800 in Brazil 2023.

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UAE took 450k tons of Brazilian halal poultry in 2023.

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South Africa received 180k tons Brazilian chicken 2023.

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Japan imported 250k tons premium Brazilian poultry 2023.

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Poultry exports to Africa grew 15% to 350k tons in 2023.

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Russia bought 300k tons Brazilian poultry despite sanctions 2023.

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EU poultry import quota from Brazil was 1.25 million tons potential 2023.

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Philippines imported 220k tons from Brazil chicken 2023.

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Poultry export FOB value up 8% to USD 9.5B in 2023 Brazil.

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Chile took 150k tons Brazilian turkey meat in 2023.

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Cumulative Jan-Sep 2023 poultry exports 4.2 million tons Brazil.

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Vietnam market for Brazilian poultry reached 280k tons 2023.

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Poultry exports to CEPEA countries totaled 2.1M tons 2023.

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Argentina imported 90k tons from Brazil poultry 2023.

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Halal-certified poultry exports 60% of Brazil's total 2023.

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Poultry export volume to top 10 markets 4.5M tons 2023.

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South Korea imported 180k tons Brazilian chicken 2023.

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Egypt market grew to 320k tons Brazilian poultry 2023.

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Poultry exports per capita from Brazil averaged 24 kg 2023.

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Kuwait received 210k tons halal chicken Brazil 2023.

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Poultry export growth to Africa 22% YoY in 2023 Brazil.

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Oman imported 140k tons Brazilian poultry 2023.

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Total poultry products exported 5.3M tons including cuts 2023.

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Qatar took 110k tons chicken from Brazil 2023.

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Poultry exports to EU up 5% despite tariffs 2023.

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Algeria imported 160k tons Brazilian poultry 2023.

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Brazil produced 14.84 million metric tons of poultry meat in 2023, marking a 2.5% increase from 2022.

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In 2022, Brazilian poultry slaughter reached 6.48 billion heads, up 1.4% year-over-year.

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São Paulo state accounted for 32% of Brazil's total poultry production in 2023 with 4.75 million tons.

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Brazil's broiler chicken production capacity exceeded 15 million tons annually by end-2023.

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Poultry egg production in Brazil hit 57.2 billion units in 2023, a 3.1% rise.

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The Southeast region produced 42% of Brazil's poultry meat in 2022.

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Brazil's top 10 poultry integrators produced 75% of national output in 2023.

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Average live weight of broilers at slaughter was 2.85 kg in Brazil 2023.

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Poultry production costs in Brazil averaged BRL 4.50 per kg in 2023.

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Brazil expanded poultry farms by 5% in capacity from 2021-2023.

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Paraná state produced 2.98 million tons of poultry in 2023.

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Brazil's poultry sector invested BRL 12 billion in production upgrades in 2023.

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Daily poultry slaughter averaged 17.8 million birds in Brazil 2023.

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Poultry meat yield per bird reached 65% in Brazilian integrators 2023.

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Rio Grande do Sul contributed 18% to national poultry output in 2022.

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Brazil's poultry production grew 4.2% CAGR from 2018-2023.

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Over 1,200 poultry processing plants operate in Brazil as of 2023.

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Egg production per hen averaged 320 units annually in Brazil 2023.

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Poultry biomass production hit 18.5 million tons live weight in 2023.

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Santa Catarina state output was 2.1 million tons poultry meat 2023.

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Brazil's poultry feed production reached 78 million tons in 2023.

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Broiler hatchery output was 1.2 billion chicks monthly in 2023.

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Poultry production efficiency improved 12% since 2015 in Brazil.

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Minas Gerais produced 1.85 million tons of poultry in 2023.

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Brazil's poultry sector uses 45 million tons of corn annually for feed.

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Slaughterhouses processed 15.2 billion kg carcass weight in 2023.

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Poultry genetic improvement added 0.5 kg to average weight 2018-2023.

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85% of Brazil's poultry production is vertically integrated.

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National poultry day-old chick production was 14.5 billion in 2023.

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Goias state output reached 1.4 million tons in 2023 poultry meat.

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Carbon footprint reduction efforts saved BRL 1B 2023.

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95% of Brazilian poultry farms antibiotic-free by 2023.

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Poultry industry recycles 70% of waste into feed 2023 Brazil.

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Water usage per kg poultry reduced 25% since 2015 to 3.2L 2023.

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100% traceability in exports via blockchain pilot 2023.

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Renewable energy powers 40% of poultry plants 2023.

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Salmonella incidence below 1% in Brazilian poultry 2023.

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Poultry manure biogas produces 2TWh energy annually 2023.

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Deforestation link to poultry feed zero-tolerance policy 2023.

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85% soy for poultry feed certified sustainable 2023.

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GHG emissions per kg chicken down 18% to 2.1 kg CO2e 2023.

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Welfare standards ASW certified 60% farms 2023 Brazil.

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Plastic packaging recycled 75% in poultry sector 2023.

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Precision farming in 50% poultry operations 2023.

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Antibiotic use cut 50% in 5 years to 2023 levels.

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Biodiversity projects funded BRL 500M by poultry 2023.

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Zero waste to landfill goal met by top 20 firms 2023.

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Solar panels on 30% poultry roofs generating 1GW 2023.

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Campylobacter control under 0.5% prevalence 2023 Brazil.

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Feed conversion ratio improved to 1.55:1 in 2023.

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Community programs reached 1M people via poultry CSR 2023.

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Ammonia emissions reduced 30% farm level 2023.

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40% poultry feed from alternative proteins 2023 pilots.

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FSC certified wood for crates 100% in exports 2023.

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Soaring past 14.8 million tons of poultry meat in 2023, Brazil's dynamic and high-tech chicken industry isn't just feeding the nation—it's strategically powering dinner plates across the globe with jaw-dropping scale, precision, and sustainability.

Key Takeaways

Brazil produced 14.84 million metric tons of poultry meat in 2023, marking a 2.5% increase from 2022.
In 2022, Brazilian poultry slaughter reached 6.48 billion heads, up 1.4% year-over-year.
São Paulo state accounted for 32% of Brazil's total poultry production in 2023 with 4.75 million tons.
Brazil exported poultry products worth USD 9.2 billion in 2023.
China imported 38% of Brazil's poultry exports in 2023 totaling 4.1 million tons.
Brazilian poultry exports grew 12% in volume to 5.1 million tons in 2023.
Domestic poultry consumption in Brazil reached 48 kg per capita in 2023.
Brazil consumed 10.2 million tons poultry meat domestically in 2023.
Poultry accounts for 45% of total meat consumption in Brazil 2023.
Brazil poultry industry employs 4.2 million people directly and indirectly in 2023.
Poultry sector contributes 4.1% to Brazil's GDP in 2023.
Annual tax revenue from poultry industry BRL 25 billion 2023.
Carbon footprint reduction efforts saved BRL 1B 2023.
95% of Brazilian poultry farms antibiotic-free by 2023.
Poultry industry recycles 70% of waste into feed 2023 Brazil.

Brazil's poultry industry continues to grow and dominate globally.

Consumption

Domestic poultry consumption in Brazil reached 48 kg per capita in 2023.
Brazil consumed 10.2 million tons poultry meat domestically in 2023.
Poultry accounts for 45% of total meat consumption in Brazil 2023.
Urban households consumed 52 kg poultry per capita annually 2023.
Chicken consumption grew 2.8% to 47.5 kg/capita in 2023 Brazil.
Poultry self-sufficiency rate 98% in Brazil 2023.
Southeast Brazil consumed 42% of national poultry 2023.
Per capita turkey consumption 1.2 kg in Brazil 2023.
Processed poultry products consumption up 6% in 2023 Brazil.
Low-income families rely on poultry for 55% protein intake 2023.
Annual egg consumption per capita 250 units in Brazil 2023.
Poultry meat preference over beef rose to 52% in surveys 2023.
Northeast region per capita poultry intake 45 kg 2023.
Fast food chicken sales grew 10% in Brazil 2023.
Poultry in school meals reached 30% of protein 2023 Brazil.
Organic poultry consumption doubled to 50k tons 2023.
BBQ chicken events consumed 1M tons poultry 2023 Brazil.
Poultry waste for pet food consumption 500k tons 2023.
Vegan alternatives impacted poultry 2% market share 2023.
Holiday season boosted poultry sales 25% Dec 2023.
Poultry in ready-to-eat meals 40% market 2023 Brazil.
South region highest per capita 55 kg poultry 2023.
Egg consumption in bakeries 15B units annually 2023.
Poultry price affordability index 85/100 in 2023 Brazil.
Chicken nuggets sales 800k tons processed 2023.
Poultry exports represent 35% of total production in Brazil.
Mid-tier cities saw 4% poultry consumption growth 2023.
Poultry in industrial food processing 60% usage 2023.

Consumption Interpretation

Brazil isn't just clucking around—with poultry now reigning supreme at 52% preference over beef and accounting for nearly half of all meat consumed, it has firmly cemented its status as the nation's affordable, versatile, and indispensable protein, from school cafeterias to weekend barbecues.

Economic Impact

Brazil poultry industry employs 4.2 million people directly and indirectly in 2023.
Poultry sector contributes 4.1% to Brazil's GDP in 2023.
Annual tax revenue from poultry industry BRL 25 billion 2023.
Investments in poultry reached BRL 45 billion 2023 Brazil.
Poultry exports generated USD 9.2B forex in 2023.
1.5 million direct jobs in poultry production 2023.
Rural income from poultry 12% national average boost 2023.
Poultry chain multiplier effect creates 3.2M indirect jobs 2023.
Sector R&D spend BRL 2.5B annually in Brazil 2023.
Poultry firms top 500 largest Brazilian companies list 2023.
Export taxes on poultry added BRL 1.2B revenue 2023.
Poultry supports 500k family farms in Brazil 2023.
Annual wage bill in poultry BRL 80 billion 2023.
Poultry FDI inflows USD 1.8B in 2023 Brazil.
Sector productivity growth 5.2% YoY in 2023.
Poultry insurance market BRL 3B premiums 2023.
Contribution to agribusiness GDP 13% from poultry 2023.
Logistics costs for poultry 15% of revenue 2023.
Poultry top agro export earner USD 10B cumulative 2023.
2,500 poultry companies generate 90% economic value 2023.
Energy consumption bill BRL 15B for poultry farms 2023.
Poultry bank loans outstanding BRL 60B 2023 Brazil.
Regional development index up 8% due to poultry 2023.
Poultry veterinary services market BRL 4B 2023.
Export surplus from poultry USD 8.5B trade balance 2023.

Economic Impact Interpretation

The Brazilian poultry industry struts so much economic weight it's practically carrying the nation on its wings, employing millions, fattening the GDP, and generating a tax windfall all while ensuring your dinner plate is never lonely.

Exports

Brazil exported poultry products worth USD 9.2 billion in 2023.
China imported 38% of Brazil's poultry exports in 2023 totaling 4.1 million tons.
Brazilian poultry exports grew 12% in volume to 5.1 million tons in 2023.
EU countries received 650,000 tons of Brazilian chicken in 2023.
Saudi Arabia was Brazil's 2nd largest poultry market with 850k tons in 2023.
Poultry exports to the Middle East hit 1.8 million tons in 2023.
Brazil shipped 1.2 million tons of frozen chicken to Asia in 2023.
Mexico imported 420,000 tons from Brazil poultry in 2023.
Poultry export revenue per ton averaged USD 1,800 in Brazil 2023.
UAE took 450k tons of Brazilian halal poultry in 2023.
South Africa received 180k tons Brazilian chicken 2023.
Japan imported 250k tons premium Brazilian poultry 2023.
Poultry exports to Africa grew 15% to 350k tons in 2023.
Russia bought 300k tons Brazilian poultry despite sanctions 2023.
EU poultry import quota from Brazil was 1.25 million tons potential 2023.
Philippines imported 220k tons from Brazil chicken 2023.
Poultry export FOB value up 8% to USD 9.5B in 2023 Brazil.
Chile took 150k tons Brazilian turkey meat in 2023.
Cumulative Jan-Sep 2023 poultry exports 4.2 million tons Brazil.
Vietnam market for Brazilian poultry reached 280k tons 2023.
Poultry exports to CEPEA countries totaled 2.1M tons 2023.
Argentina imported 90k tons from Brazil poultry 2023.
Halal-certified poultry exports 60% of Brazil's total 2023.
Poultry export volume to top 10 markets 4.5M tons 2023.
South Korea imported 180k tons Brazilian chicken 2023.
Egypt market grew to 320k tons Brazilian poultry 2023.
Poultry exports per capita from Brazil averaged 24 kg 2023.
Kuwait received 210k tons halal chicken Brazil 2023.
Poultry export growth to Africa 22% YoY in 2023 Brazil.
Oman imported 140k tons Brazilian poultry 2023.
Total poultry products exported 5.3M tons including cuts 2023.
Qatar took 110k tons chicken from Brazil 2023.
Poultry exports to EU up 5% despite tariffs 2023.
Algeria imported 160k tons Brazilian poultry 2023.

Exports Interpretation

Brazil’s poultry industry has so masterfully winged its way across the globe that the world now runs on a secret, savory fuel of frozen chicken, with every fourth bird on an international plate likely having a Brazilian passport.

Production Volume

Brazil produced 14.84 million metric tons of poultry meat in 2023, marking a 2.5% increase from 2022.
In 2022, Brazilian poultry slaughter reached 6.48 billion heads, up 1.4% year-over-year.
São Paulo state accounted for 32% of Brazil's total poultry production in 2023 with 4.75 million tons.
Brazil's broiler chicken production capacity exceeded 15 million tons annually by end-2023.
Poultry egg production in Brazil hit 57.2 billion units in 2023, a 3.1% rise.
The Southeast region produced 42% of Brazil's poultry meat in 2022.
Brazil's top 10 poultry integrators produced 75% of national output in 2023.
Average live weight of broilers at slaughter was 2.85 kg in Brazil 2023.
Poultry production costs in Brazil averaged BRL 4.50 per kg in 2023.
Brazil expanded poultry farms by 5% in capacity from 2021-2023.
Paraná state produced 2.98 million tons of poultry in 2023.
Brazil's poultry sector invested BRL 12 billion in production upgrades in 2023.
Daily poultry slaughter averaged 17.8 million birds in Brazil 2023.
Poultry meat yield per bird reached 65% in Brazilian integrators 2023.
Rio Grande do Sul contributed 18% to national poultry output in 2022.
Brazil's poultry production grew 4.2% CAGR from 2018-2023.
Over 1,200 poultry processing plants operate in Brazil as of 2023.
Egg production per hen averaged 320 units annually in Brazil 2023.
Poultry biomass production hit 18.5 million tons live weight in 2023.
Santa Catarina state output was 2.1 million tons poultry meat 2023.
Brazil's poultry feed production reached 78 million tons in 2023.
Broiler hatchery output was 1.2 billion chicks monthly in 2023.
Poultry production efficiency improved 12% since 2015 in Brazil.
Minas Gerais produced 1.85 million tons of poultry in 2023.
Brazil's poultry sector uses 45 million tons of corn annually for feed.
Slaughterhouses processed 15.2 billion kg carcass weight in 2023.
Poultry genetic improvement added 0.5 kg to average weight 2018-2023.
85% of Brazil's poultry production is vertically integrated.
National poultry day-old chick production was 14.5 billion in 2023.
Goias state output reached 1.4 million tons in 2023 poultry meat.

Production Volume Interpretation

Brazil's poultry industry is clucking along with impressive efficiency, producing mountains of meat and eggs through strategic expansion and vertical integration, all while keeping a keen eye on the bottom line as it firmly establishes its global dominance one plump, 2.85-kilogram bird at a time.

Sustainability

Carbon footprint reduction efforts saved BRL 1B 2023.
95% of Brazilian poultry farms antibiotic-free by 2023.
Poultry industry recycles 70% of waste into feed 2023 Brazil.
Water usage per kg poultry reduced 25% since 2015 to 3.2L 2023.
100% traceability in exports via blockchain pilot 2023.
Renewable energy powers 40% of poultry plants 2023.
Salmonella incidence below 1% in Brazilian poultry 2023.
Poultry manure biogas produces 2TWh energy annually 2023.
Deforestation link to poultry feed zero-tolerance policy 2023.
85% soy for poultry feed certified sustainable 2023.
GHG emissions per kg chicken down 18% to 2.1 kg CO2e 2023.
Welfare standards ASW certified 60% farms 2023 Brazil.
Plastic packaging recycled 75% in poultry sector 2023.
Precision farming in 50% poultry operations 2023.
Antibiotic use cut 50% in 5 years to 2023 levels.
Biodiversity projects funded BRL 500M by poultry 2023.
Zero waste to landfill goal met by top 20 firms 2023.
Solar panels on 30% poultry roofs generating 1GW 2023.
Campylobacter control under 0.5% prevalence 2023 Brazil.
Feed conversion ratio improved to 1.55:1 in 2023.
Community programs reached 1M people via poultry CSR 2023.
Ammonia emissions reduced 30% farm level 2023.
40% poultry feed from alternative proteins 2023 pilots.
FSC certified wood for crates 100% in exports 2023.

Sustainability Interpretation

The Brazilian poultry industry is strutting toward a sustainable future, having simultaneously trimmed its carbon bill by a billion reais, put 95% of its birds on a no-antibiotics diet, and turned most of its waste into lunch, all while tracking every export on an un-hackable digital ledger.

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