The latest data released by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) revealed a significant surge of 57.5% in Brazilian egg exports during February, primarily driven by a spike in demand from the United States. The volume of egg shipments reached 2,527 tons, marking a substantial increase from 1,604 tons recorded during the same period last year. This surge translated into a total export value of $4.936 million, representing a remarkable 63.2% growth compared to the previous year.
The sharp rise in U.S. egg prices due to avian flu outbreaks prompted the nation to turn to imports, thus benefiting Brazilian suppliers. Brazil, already known as the world's largest chicken exporter, seized this opportunity to expand its egg export market. In the first two months of 2025, Brazilian egg exports totaled 4,884 tons, signifying an impressive 38% increase. Additionally, export revenue soared by 41.8%, reaching $9.122 million within the same period.
Key export destinations included the United Arab Emirates, the primary importer with 548 tons in February. Following closely was the United States, which witnessed a remarkable surge of 93.4% in imports, totaling 503 tons. Mexico, a relatively new market for Brazilian eggs, imported 252 tons, while Japan recorded a notable 111.3% increase in imports, amounting to 215 tons.
Ricardo Santin, the head of ABPA, highlighted the recent milestone achieved by Brazil in gaining permits to export eggs to the U.S. for human consumption. Previously restricted to pet food production, Brazilian eggs can now be processed in the U.S. for human consumption, but direct sales to U.S. consumers are not permitted.
Despite experiencing tremendous growth in egg exports, Santin emphasized that the export volume still represents less than 1% of Brazil's domestic egg production. In 2024, Brazil produced 57 billion eggs, with a projected increase to 59 billion in 2025. While Brazil's all-time egg export record stands at 37,000 tons in 2009, ABPA estimates that this year's exports will fall within the range of 30,000 to 35,000 tons. This uptrend in Brazilian egg exports signifies a promising outlook for the country's poultry industry amid evolving global market dynamics.