Brazil: Poultry genetics shipments increased 78.3 percent in 2023
In revenue, a slight increase of 0.1% was recorded in August, with US$15.709 million in 2023, compared to US$15.692 million in 2022.
In the year (January to August), the accumulated increase in exports of poultry genetics reaches 78.3%, with 17,295 thousand tons shipped in the first eight months of this year, compared to 9,698 thousand tons exported in 2022.
In the same comparative period, accumulated revenue reached US$162.1 million, a result 47% higher than the total made between January and August 2022, with US$110.3 million.
The main importer of poultry genetics from Brazil, Mexico was the destination of 10,429 thousand tons between January and August this year, a number 171% higher than that recorded in 2022. Other highlights were Senegal, with 2,262 thousand tons (-20%), Paraguay, with 1,789 thousand tons (-1%) and Peru, with 1,402 thousand tons (+1200%).
"This year, the poultry genetics export sector has reinforced its presence in new frontiers in the Americas, especially supporting production centers impacted by outbreaks of Avian Influenza. These are important currencies that also attest to the recognition of these importing nations regarding the health status of our country, since biosecurity is a mandatory point for shipments in this productive segment", highlights the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.
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