Mexico opens market to import eggs from Brazil

Currently setting records in the domestic market in terms of production and consumption levels, Brazil’s egg sector will gain a new commercial boost in the coming days. This is because Mexico, the largest consumer of eggs in the world, opened its market to import Brazilian eggs. The information is from the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), based on a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Supply (MAPA).  The export authorization was issued last week by the Mexican government’s National Service for Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA), and is valid for products processed in Brazil

The largest consumers per capita of eggs in the world, with 378 units per capita annually (in Brazil, consumption is 230 units per capita annually), Mexico imported 20,000 tons of eggs in 2019, according to data from the National Poultry Union (local association).  “The opening of Mexico is strategic for the Brazilian productive sector, which is committed to strengthening the international market. Not only for the strength of this market but for the seal that this authorization represents in terms of health recognition. Quality and health status made it possible for our product to be included in this highly competitive market, adding greater added value ”, says Ricardo Santin, president of ABPA.

In 2019, Brazil exported 7,600 tons of eggs. The country’s total production reached 49 billion units last year and is expected to reach 53 billion in 2020.

See the graph below for Brazilian egg exports since 2017:

Brazilian Egg Exports (HS 0407) | Jan 2017 to Aug 2020 | TEU

Source: DataLiner (To request a DataLiner demo click here)

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