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Brazil’s egg industry saw an extraordinary boost in July, with exports soaring 305% to 5,259 metric tons, according to data from the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). The surge was fueled mainly by demand from the United States, which has been facing a sharp drop in domestic egg supply following a widespread bird flu outbreak.
The shortage in the U.S. drove prices higher and contributed to food inflation, prompting American buyers to look abroad. Brazil quickly became a major supplier. In the first seven months of 2025 alone, Brazilian egg shipments to the U.S. reached 18,976 tons, a staggering 1,419% increase compared with the same period last year. Those sales brought in nearly $41 million in revenue, ABPA reported.
However, this booming trade now faces a potential roadblock. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced a new 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, including eggs. The measure has cast doubt over whether the record-breaking export flow can be maintained.
ABPA President Ricardo Santin said it’s too soon to know how the tariffs will affect the market. “There exists the possibility of maintenance of the trade flow, as North American demand remains high in the face of the shortage of the product,” he noted, suggesting that the U.S. might still rely on Brazilian eggs despite the extra costs.
While the U.S. has been the largest buyer this year, Brazil also ships significant volumes of eggs to Chile, Japan, and Mexico. Industry watchers say these markets could become even more important if the U.S. trade slows due to the new tariff barriers.
For now, producers are bracing for uncertainty, balancing optimism over strong demand with concern that politics and trade policy could quickly scramble the outlook.