As AviSite pointed out last week, Brazilian exports of fresh chicken meat reached, last month, the best February ever. But not only that. Even though the month was the shortest of the year (18 working days, compared to 22 working days last January), the volume shipped was greater than that of the previous month. As it’s the beginning of the year, this gives a good idea of what’s to come.
According to SECEX/ME, the total of fresh product shipped in the month totaled 324,341, exceeding by 7.55% and 12.13% what was exported in last January and February 2019, respectively.
The price – which was already predicted, given the appreciation of the dollar – suffered a monthly and annual decline. Thus, the registered value of US$1,557.03/ton represented a drop of 3.73% over the previous month and 2.58% over the same month last year.
Given, however, the significant positive variation in volume shipped, revenue earned also increased: 3.53% compared to January/20; and 9.25% in relation to February/19.
It should be noted that – also considering exports of salted meat and processed chicken – the accumulated revenue between January and February already exceeds the first billion dollars. Regarding the fresh product, it currently records an increase of almost 15% over the same two months last year.
Source: Notícias Agrícolas
