According to the March 10th release of USDA GAIN Report PR2026-12, broiler production in Brazil will increase in 2026 by 1.6 percent over 2025 to 15,700 million metric tons. Brazil will export 5,150 million metric tons, a decline of 1.9 percent from 2025, but representing 32.8 percent of RTC production. Domestic offtake will increase by 0.7 percent to 10,555 million metric tons, representing a per capita consumption value of 49.6 kg. (109 lbs.) assuming a population of 213 million.
In reviewing production costs in Brazil, the following proportions were assigned by GAIN representatives in Brazil:
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Component
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Proportion (%)
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Overhead
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8.2
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Feed
|
63.3
|
|
Chicks
|
19.0
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Labor
|
4.5
|
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Consumables
|
1.1
|
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Utilities
|
2.5
|
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Transport
|
1.4
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Total
|
100
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The report indicates a production cost in Parana state of $US 0.40 per lb. (4.7R$/kg.).