SÃO PAULO: Chicken meat prices in Brazil have continued their upward trajectory in August, driven by resilient domestic demand and a steady rebound in exports, according to a fresh market update from Cepea (Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics).
The rise extends a trend observed since the beginning of the month across multiple regions tracked by Cepea. Industry stakeholders say that local consumption picked up considerably around Brazil’s Father’s Day holiday on August 10, alongside the typical early-month surge tied to wage payments, both of which boosted household demand for chicken products.
Export performance has also played a key role in supporting prices. While Brazil’s chicken shipments have not yet fully returned to levels seen before the outbreak of avian influenza earlier this year, the country has regained its official avian flu-free status, enabling buyers in key markets to resume imports with confidence.
Official trade figures underline the strength of the rebound. Data from Secex (Foreign Trade Secretariat) show that in the first six working days of August, Brazil exported an average of 18,800 tonnes of chicken meat per day. This represents an increase of 15.1% compared to July and 16% higher than the same period in 2024.
In terms of export value, shipments generated an average of 41.4 million reais ($7.6 million US) per day, reflecting strong demand in international markets and adding further momentum to Brazil’s poultry sector.
Market analysts note that chicken meat remains highly competitive compared to beef and pork, both domestically and internationally, which continues to attract consumers amid tighter household budgets. With rising global demand and firm domestic consumption, industry observers expect prices to remain elevated through the remainder of the month.
Brazil is the world’s largest exporter of chicken meat, and any sustained increase in shipments has significant implications not only for the domestic market but also for global protein supplies.
