Brazil Chicken Exports to China Surge in August; Beef Exports Slip

Brazil's chicken meat exports to China jumped to 51,000 tons in August 2026, versus a negligible 83 tons a year earlier, while overall beef exports declined. The sharp increase likely reflects China's rebuilding of poultry stocks after avian flu disruptions and competitive Brazilian pricing, but the sustainability of this demand is uncertain. This shift matters for global protein trade flows and Brazil's export revenues.