Mexico witnesses significant reduction in international poultry imports by almost 7%
Mexico’s poultry industry has seen a huge reduction in its international chicken imports since January 2024.
Data provided by Grupo Consultor de Mercados Agricolas (GCMA) indicates that the decline was by approximately 6.3% compared to the same period in 2021. This translates to a total of 354431 metric tonnes.
The import reduction is largely attributed to strategies implemented by the country’s authorities to capitalise on favourable pricing conditions when international chicken prices experienced fluctuations.
Although Mexico increased its import volume by 20%, the overall cost decreased by 8.5%.
The country has also revamped its local poultry industry, leading to increased domestic production. This has led to less reliance on imports as local producers meet more demand.
The development is in line with Mexico’s goal of achieving self-sufficiency in poultry production.
