Export Market
Sales in the export market increased from 2006 to 2007 in terms of volumes and revenues. Gross export revenues of R$4.6 billion in 2007 represented an increase of 35.9% compared to 2006. Volumes totaled 1,148.3 thousand tons, representing an increase of 19.1%.
In the Middle East, we maintained our traditional presence in the main areas of the region, with a strong market position and brand recognition. Middle Eastern consumers primarily consume whole birds of low weight (from 0.8 to 1.3 kilograms) and processed products. Exports to Middle Eastern countries accounted for 21.3% of revenues in the export market. Europe, which was responsible for 27.1% of exports revenues, is a large purchaser of poultry cuts and processed products. The main exports to Asia, which accounted for 14.9% of all revenues from exports, are special poultry cuts, pork carcasses and cuts. In the Americas, sales are concentrated mainly on processed products, poultry parts