Brazil - Brazzil Mag - World Eats Chicken Again and Brazil Earns 52% More Exporting Poultry

The largest foreign market for Brazilian chicken continues to be the Middle East. The Brazilian Poultry Exporters Association (Abef) informed this Tuesday, October 9, that 718,000 tons of the product were shipped to that region from January to September this year.

This represents an increase of 40% in comparison with the same period last year. Exports totaled US$ 924 million, 70% more than in the first nine months of 2006.

Second in the ranking, according to the Abef, is the European Union, which imported 402,000 tons, a 40% increase over the period ranging from January to September last year. Shipments to the region yielded US$ 900 million, a 75% increase using the same basis for comparison.

Exports to Asia totaled 590,000 tons, 6% more, and revenues obtained reached US$ 845 million, an increase of 26%, still according to the Abef.

The African continent imported 175,000 tons of chicken, a 7% reduction in comparison with the first nine months of 2006. Revenues from shipments to Africa, though, rose by 20% to reach US$ 153 million.

Russia purchased 142,000 tons from January to September, 5% less than in the same period of last year. Nevertheless, revenues grew by 32% to reach US$ 207 million. To other Latin American countries, Brazil exported 129,000 tons, a 17% increase in comparison with the first nine months of 2006. Shipments totaled US$ 156 million, a 26% rise using the same basis of comparison.

In total, Brazil exported 2.4 million tons of chicken from January to September, 22% more than in the same period of last year. Revenues totaled US$ 3.4 billion, an increase of 52%.

According to the Abef, the performance is a result of a worldwide increase in poultry meat consumption. The average price of one kilogram of chicken went up from US$ 1.26 in January this year to US$ 1.55 in September, an increase of 22%.

In September alone, shipments totaled 242,000 tons, a 15% increase over the same month of 2006. Monthly revenues stood at US$ 386 million, a 52% increase using the same basis of comparison.

The Abef also informed that from the 13th to the 17th of the current month, it will participate in the Anuga, one of the world's largest food and beverage fairs, to be held in Cologne, Germany.

The organization is supported by the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex). A total of 18 companies affiliated to the Abef will be present at the fair.

World Eats Chicken Again and Brazil Earns 52% More Exporting Poultry
written by João da Silva, 2007-10-09 21:42:14

And the Brasilians eat less chicken, beef and drink less milk! We like to keep the entire world happy and well fed.

Joao
written by Shelly, 2007-10-10 00:35:30

And if there is anything left for us to consume, it is generally of low quality.

Shelly
written by João da Silva, 2007-10-10 00:46:09

You dont have to worry about it, because you are not living in Brasil.Probably your mom and dad are pissed off, but who cares about them.

Joao
written by Shelly, 2007-10-10 00:49:15

I care about them. Also, when I visit I want to eat a good piece of picanha smilies/tongue.gif

What About
written by Ric, 2007-10-10 01:34:27

Your brother-in-law, Shelly? Does he know that many Brazilians eat the chicken´s feet, and that instead dividing the chicken as Americans do, Brazilians just cut it up into nondescript chunks? Hmmm?

Tarry Not Long
written by Ric, 2007-10-10 01:35:48

At the churrascaria that serves picanha, Shelly, lest you become fatter.

Shelly
written by João da Silva, 2007-10-10 02:13:18

Also, when I visit I want to eat a good piece of picanha

Thanks God, still ya all can afford to eat good picanha, chicken ,etc; Starting from the beginning of this year, I turned into a Vegan. Just rice and black beans for me.This combination works out to be cheaper and within my financial means. I am sure that the A-rabs are enjoying Brazilian Picanha,chicken, etc;

By being a Vegan, I not only save money but also avoid eating animal fat which is not too healthy for older folks. I also like to eat "Grão de Bico" once in a while.

The important thing is that the entire world eats chicken again, thanks to the tireless efforts of our government.Of course the side benefit is the increase of our foreign exchange reserve, which will help to bring prosperity to our country. I was soo happy to read the news about the Brasilan chicken being at service to the entire world.

Ric
written by Shelly, 2007-10-10 02:31:49

I won't lower myself to your level...talk to the hand smilies/cry.gif

Joao
written by Shelly, 2007-10-10 06:30:44

I was soo happy to read the news about the Brasilan chicken being at service to the entire world

I am so glad to know "que as galinhas do Brasil" are going to be bring prosperity to the country! smilies/wink.gif

Hey Ric- Ricardo
written by your daddy, 2007-10-10 17:09:42

Ric-Retarded how the hell are you?
Hey lesson a*****e, why don't you read the news from your own country (USA) to see what is going on with the food supply. Ground meat USDA certified had one of the biggest recalls. Cat and dog food killing animals. Vegetables had 3 recalls this year along. Kid's toys with high levels of lead paint. (Initially blamed on china but latter rectified to had been American specifications that were f**ked up and not the Chinese) Aviation is a mess with 90 % of the flights delayed across the nation. Cost of living rising four folds while the administration keep lying to the people. Millions of foreclosures across the land. Detroit laying off thousands of people. And as if this is not enough you have one of the most distrusted countries in the world today. Go back home Ric and shut the f**k up!

"And if there is anything left for us to consume, it is generally of low quality.......
written by ch.c., 2007-10-10 18:07:52

....and more expensive than the chickens exported !
You, the citizens, subsidize the exports.
Really nice from you.

Dont worry we do the same for drugs produced in Switzerland. More expensive locally than when sold abroad !

Santa Barbara, Here I Come
written by Ric, 2007-10-10 18:10:43

Thanks for the warning. Manage that anger. Later this month I will be in California and check out the scene, forwarned becuase of your kind concerned.

Are you by any chance, Shelly´s brother-in-law?

Does the bad news about the USA mean that Juan from Matamoros won´t be sneaking across at Calexico any more?

World Eats Chicken Again
written by Ric, 2007-10-10 18:13:09

World must be in bad shape. Back at home we just eat it once.

Ric Ricardo
written by your daddy, 2007-10-10 20:54:53

I bet if it was a " c**k" instead of chicken we would have to tie you up for you to stop eating huh ashole! smilies/grin.gif