Mexico remained the leading importer of Brazilian genetic poultry material in 2024, with 9,378 tons.

This volume represents a year-on-year drop of 30.6%. It also represents a 34.4% share of total exports from Brazil of this type of product.

Brazilian genetic poultry material

The OECD and FAO estimate that world poultry meat consumption will reach 160 million tons by 2033, representing half of the increase in meat consumption. 

This growth has been driven mainly by Asia-especially China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam-and is also expected to grow in Brazil, Mexico, the European Union, and the United States. 

Exports of Brazilian genetic poultry material to Mexico, in metric tons, are as follows:

• 2019: 2,017.
• 2020: 601.
• 2021: 4,094.
• 2022: 7,826.
• 2023: 13,514.
• 2024: 9,378.

Poultry meat leads the increase in animal protein consumption, a trend that will continue. By 2033, it is expected to represent 43% of total meat protein consumption. Its low price, favorable nutritional profile and lower environmental impact make it more attractive to consumers concerned about sustainability.

Brazil exports poultry genetic material as day-old chicks and hatching eggs. Chicks are raised under controlled conditions and then fattened. Hatching eggs are incubated for 21 to 23 days until hatching. In 2023, all exports from Brazil to Mexico were exclusively hatching eggs.

Global consumption

Food inflation and the global economic slowdown have led many people to seek cheaper proteins, such as eggs, which are recognized for their low cost and high nutritional value, according to FAO. This has boosted global demand, favoring both domestic consumption and exports.

In Brazil, the poultry sector is growing steadily. In 2024, the country produced about 57.7 billion eggs, according to ABPA. 

Brazil exported 18,469 tons of eggs for US$39.3 million in 2024, and 26,156 tons of fertile chicken eggs for US$126 million, according to MDIC and ABPA data. In addition, the country has strengthened its sanitary standards following OMSA norms, which has facilitated access to new markets.