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Brazilian exports of poultry genetics grow 93.7 percent in March

Brazilian exports of poultry genetics (including day-old chicks and hatching eggs) totaled 3,038 thousand tons in March, informs the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA). The number is 93.7% higher than the result recorded in the same period of 2022, when 1,569 thousand tons were shipped.

Posted on Apr 21 ,00:25

Brazilian exports of poultry genetics grow 93.7 percent in March

March sales generated revenue of US$ 27.842 million, a balance 84.7% higher than that verified in the third month of 2022, with US$ 15.078 million.

In the first quarter, sales of poultry genetics advanced 92.5%, with 7,685 thousand tons exported in 2023, compared with 3,991 thousand tons in the previous year.

Revenue from sales for the year reached US$ 70.080 million, a balance 70.3% higher than that recorded in the first three months of 2022, with US$ 41.157 million.

Main destination for poultry genetics exports in March, Mexico imported 1,719 thousand tons in the month, a number 279% higher than that registered in the same period of 2022. Other highlights were Peru, with 626 tons (+34,182%) and Paraguay, with 287 tons (+13.3%).

"Latin American countries expanded their imports in March, surpassing traditional destinations in the sector, such as Senegal, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and the European Union also made significant purchases in the month, reinforcing Brazil's position as a platform for exporting poultry genetics, which is a segment with high added value in poultry farming", assesses ABPA president Ricardo Santin.

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