Latin America and the Caribbean: Meat Market 2024

Meat Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American meat market contracted to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, meat production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of meat production was Brazil (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, meat production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico (X tons), fourfold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Brazil stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mexico (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

The average meat yield stood at X kg per head in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Latin America and the Caribbean fell slightly to X heads, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Meat Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

For the seventh consecutive year, LatAmerica and the Caribbean recorded growth in shipments abroad of meat, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, meat exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the major exporter of meat in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Mexico (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Chile (X tons) and Nicaragua (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Argentina (X%), Mexico (X%), Paraguay (X%), Uruguay (X%), Chile (X%) and Nicaragua (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Argentina (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Chile (X p.p.), Nicaragua (X p.p.) and Uruguay (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest meat supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nicaragua (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the amount of meat imported in Latin America and the Caribbean expanded rapidly to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, meat imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Mexico represented the major importer of meat in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Puerto Rico (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The Dominican Republic (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Honduras (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to meat imports into Mexico stood at X%. At the same time, the Dominican Republic (X%), Colombia (X%), Uruguay (X%), Honduras (X%), Guatemala (X%), Chile (X%), El Salvador (X%), Argentina (X%) and Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Dominican Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Puerto Rico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Chile (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.), Mexico (X p.p.), the Dominican Republic (X p.p.) and Uruguay (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Puerto Rico saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest meat importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Mexico ($X), Chile ($X) and Puerto Rico ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay, El Salvador, Guatemala, Argentina and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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