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Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

anticipates Brazil’s poultry exports to

witness steady growth in 2024

December 27, 2023 12

Latest reports suggest a 3.7 per cent growth for the entire poultry production sector to

reach 15.3 million tonnes.

The UAE stands as Brazil’s second-largest importer of poultry products.

The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) announced that Brazil’s poultry exports are

expected to rise steadily in 2024, with the country’s entire poultry production sector expanding
by 3.7 per cent to reach 15.3 million tonnes. Brazil’s poultry exports to Arab nations have

been strong and are expected to remain robust in 2024, with several new markets being
added.

The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) reported a 6.8 per cent increase in total
poultry exports to 4.6 million tonnes this year, during their press conference in Sao Paulo to
discuss the sector’s performance in 2023 and prospects for 2024. As per the ABPA data, China

emerged as the top importer of Brazilian poultry, with its purchases rising by 28 per cent to
632,200 tonnes from 2022. The UAE came second with 396,000 tonnes of imports, followed
closely by Saudi Arabia with 337,400 tonnes. The ABPA also released performance data for the

egg and other bird sectors, with the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia registering a rise in duck
imports from Brazil.

Osmar Chohfi, President of ABCC, stated: “Retaining a positive balance with the Arab market,
which accounts for 32 per cent of our sales, is a noteworthy accomplishment. This is a result

of Brazil and the Arab world establishing strong trade partnerships, reflecting a dynamic
partnership built on mutual benefit and collaboration. The growth highlights the expanding and

beneficial partnership between Brazil and the Arab world in the poultry sector, indicating an
alliance that extends beyond just commerce. This association, in our opinion, is a significant

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