Brazilian meat in demand in China

Not only the European Union, but also Brazil benefits from the Chinese demand for pork and poultry meat, according to a report from the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA). Due to the decline in the Chinese pig population due to African swine fever, the country needs more meat from other countries.

The ABPA research shows that poultry meat exports could grow by 5% this year, while pork exports could even increase by 12%. The growing exports from Brazil to China are attributed to the outbreaks of African swine fever in the country, which have reduced the pig population by more than 30%. Asia now accounts for 28,2% of total pork exports and 13% of poultry meat exports go to the continent.

Production growth expected
Brazilian pork production this year is expected to be 1% to 2,5% higher than last year. This would produce a total of 4,1 million tons, which is more than the 3,97 million tons of last year. In addition, the production of poultry meat is expected to increase from 12,8 million tons to 13 million tons.

Because pork currently has a negative image in China, many Chinese consumers are switching to poultry meat. The export of poultry meat can therefore grow to 4,3 million tons. “These are extremely positive numbers that will benefit our poultry and pig industry in the years to come,” said Francisco Turra, ABPA president, in a statement.

Kimberly Baker

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