MERCOSUR: Meat And Poultry Market 2024

Meat And Poultry Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR meat and poultry market fell modestly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, meat and poultry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of meat and poultry production was Brazil (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, meat and poultry production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Colombia (X tons), with a X% share.

In Brazil, meat and poultry production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

In 2022, the average meat and poultry yield in MERCOSUR reached X kg per head, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in MERCOSUR; standing approx. at the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Meat and poultry exports rose modestly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Uruguay (X%). The following exporters - Chile (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (X%), Argentina (X%), Uruguay (X%) and Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest meat and poultry supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of meat and poultry imported in MERCOSUR shrank to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Chile was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Argentina (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Venezuela (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Chile increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uruguay (X%), Colombia (X%), Peru (X%), Argentina (X%) and Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Venezuela (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Chile (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.) and Uruguay (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Venezuela saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat and poultry in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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