Brazil's chicken exports hit record high in first half of 2026 June shipments surge 40.6% to 482,800 tonnes23 July 2026 23 July 2026 1 minute read 1 minute read By: By: Global Ag Media South AmericaBrazil exported 2.936 million tonnes of chicken meat in the first half of 2026, up 12.9% from the same period last year and the best first-half result in the history of Brazilian chicken meat exports, the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein reported. Revenue for the period reached $5.7 billion, up 17% from $4.871 billion in the first half of 2025. Notable growth was recorded in the European Union, up 250.7% to 28,000 tonnes, South Africa, up 946.3% to 26,300 tonnes, and Mexico, up 728.8% to 25,400 tonnes. Paraná led Brazilian states in June exports with 199,300 tonnes, followed by Santa Catarina with 103,300 tonnes and Rio Grande do Sul with 56,700 tonnes. "Even in the face of this scenario, Brazil has significantly expanded its presence in strategic and value-added markets, such as Japan, the European Union, South Korea and China," he added.