Mexico chicken imports forecast to increase by 5% in 2024

Driven by robust domestic demand and the price competitiveness of chicken meat, Mexican chicken imports are forecast to increase by 5% in 2024 according to a recent US Department of Agriculture Global Agricultural Information Network report. Domestic Mexican production is forecast 2% higher from 2023 to 3.9 million metric tonnes (mmt) in 2024 against a projected modest decline in feed prices and strong domestic demand. Increased household incomes will support a 3% increase in chicken meat con