Revenue from foreign sales totaled US$39 million, a drop of 38% compared to 2023; December saw an increase in shipments
The Brazilian Animal Protein Association () announced this Monday (8.Jan.2024) that Brazilian exports of eggs, including fresh and processed products, totaled 18,469 tons in 2024, a drop of 27.3% compared to 2023 Revenue totaled US$39.2 million, a decrease of 37.9% compared to US$63.2 million in the previous year.
In December, exports registered an increase of 116.8% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 2,054 tons. Revenue for the month totaled US$4.317 million, an increase of 72.2% on the same basis of comparison.
Chile led imports of Brazilian eggs in 2024, with 6,871 tons, growth of 141.4% compared to the previous year. Next comes the United Arab Emirates, with 2,354 tons and an increase of 108.7%; United States, with 2,115 tons and growth of 84.9%; Japan, with 1,633 tons and a drop of 84.3%; and Qatar, with 1,107 tons and growth of 7.1%.
The last quarter of 2024 showed a consistent recovery trend in exports. In addition to December’s result, with more than 2 thousand tons shipped, the period marked a reversal in the negative scenario that prevailed for most of the year.
The international egg market has been undergoing regulatory changes that could impact trade in 2025. Mexico, for example, recently renewed its tax exemption for food imports, a measure that could open up new opportunities for Brazilian exporters.
The expectation for 2025 is for growth in the supply of eggs in the Brazilian market, which should put downward pressure on prices, according to sector analyses.
