Brazil is anticipated to increase its egg exports by 62% in 2025, reaching 30,000 tonnes, driven by inflation in U.S. egg prices due to avian flu. Exports, however, will continue to constitute less than 1% of Brazil’s total production. The domestic market expects growth in per capita consumption as well.
Brazil is poised to witness a remarkable 62% increase in egg exports by 2025, largely driven by the ongoing egg price inflation crisis in the United States caused by avian flu disruptions. The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) has projected that shipments will reach 30,000 tonnes in 2024. However, it is important to note that despite this increase, Brazilian egg exports will constitute less than 1% of the nation’s total egg production.
During the previous year, Brazil exported 18,400 tonnes of eggs, accounting for approximately 0.86% of national production. Ricardo Santin, the president of ABPA, remarked on the significance of this increase, stating, “The increase [in exports in 2025] is quite significant and could be even higher, but it is still based on a very low volume, always below 1% of national production.”
Brazil has received authorization to export eggs to the United States for both human and pet consumption, provided they undergo processing. Currently, Brazilian eggs cannot be shipped directly to retail supermarkets in the U.S.; instead, they can be sent to egg processors who convert them into liquid or powdered forms for consumption, as explained by Mr. Santin.
Processed eggs are predominantly utilized in various food products such as pasta, bread, and biscuits rather than being sold directly to consumers. Furthermore, amid rising prices in the U.S., the Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into potential price manipulation within the industry, examining the actions of major companies that may have impacted prices or contributed to shortages.
In addition to the U.S., demand for Brazilian eggs is increasing in markets like the United Arab Emirates and Angola. ABPA has also forecasted a 2.4% growth in Brazil’s egg production in 2025, expecting it to reach 59 billion units. In January, production totaled 5.9 billion eggs, with exports making up 0.9% of that production.
Despite the surging prices in Brazil’s domestic egg markets, ABPA anticipates an increase in per capita consumption. The association predicts that each Brazilian will consume an average of 272 eggs in 2025, reflecting a 1.1% rise from the previous year.
Brazil’s egg exports are set to surge significantly in 2025 due to external factors impacting U.S. prices, despite representing a small portion of national production. With increasing opportunities in international markets, Brazil aims to enhance its egg processing for export. Concurrently, local consumption levels are also expected to rise, illustrating the complex dynamics of the egg market amidst fluctuating prices.
Original Source: valorinternational.globo.com
