Brazil’s poultry industry closed 2025 with record-setting performance, reinforcing the country’s role as one of the most influential players in global chicken production and trade as the market looks toward 2026.
Strong export demand, disciplined production growth, and favorable feed economics combined to push the sector to new highs—despite ongoing disease pressure and logistical challenges affecting poultry markets worldwide.
Export Momentum Drives Growth
Brazilian poultry exports reached historic levels in 2025, with shipment volumes and revenues exceeding prior records. Global buyers continued to rely on Brazil as a stable supplier amid reduced production in other regions tied to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Demand from Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America remained particularly strong, helping Brazilian exporters maintain steady movement throughout the year and reinforcing long-term trade relationships.
Competitive Feed Costs Support Margins
One of the key drivers behind Brazil’s poultry performance in 2025 was relatively favorable feed pricing, especially for corn and soybean meal. Lower feed costs improved producer margins and strengthened purchasing power, allowing integrators to balance expansion with profitability.
This cost advantage continues to differentiate Brazil from many competing poultry-producing regions facing tighter grain supplies or higher input volatility.
Supply Discipline and Market Balance
While production continued to grow, expansion remained measured. The industry avoided aggressive oversupply, helping stabilize live bird prices and supporting processor margins across much of the year.
At the same time, ongoing global protein tightness—driven by lower beef supplies and persistent poultry health challenges in other countries—kept international demand firm.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As 2026 begins, Brazil’s poultry sector enters the year with momentum but also caution. Export demand remains strong, feed markets will require close monitoring, and global disease dynamics continue to influence trade flows.
Still, Brazil’s ability to deliver consistent volume, competitive pricing, and reliable supply positions the poultry sector well in an increasingly supply-constrained global protein market.
Bottom line: Brazil’s poultry industry exits 2025 on solid footing, with record exports, supportive cost structures, and global demand trends that could continue to create opportunity in 2026.
