March 15, 2010
Brazil's chicken exports to Middle East shows substantial growth
The Middle East was the region that grew most as a destination for Brazilian chicken exports in the first two months of this year.
According to figures disclosed by the Brazilian Poultry Exporters Association (Abef), exports to the region generated US$309.1 million, growth of 44.3% over January and February last year.
Shipments to the region totalled 197,600 tonnes, growth of 12.3% in the same comparison, according to the Abef. The Middle East is the main foreign market for Brazilian chicken.
In all, foreign sales of chicken generated US$884.9 million, growth of 12.2% over the first half in 2009. Shipments totalled 515,000 tonnes, a reduction of 4.13% over January and February last year.
There was also growth in sales to Asia and Africa. To all other regions there was a reduction in the volume shipped.
