Expana Has Launched Shawarma Cut Assessment and Implemented Changes for the Brazilian Chicken Export Market Coverage

Expana Has Launched Shawarma Cut Assessment and Implemented Changes for the Brazilian Chicken Export Market Coverage

July 7, 2026

Expana has launched one additional weekly Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) to the existing Brazilian Chicken Exports market coverage.  

The initial proposal was announced in a market note published on May 27, 2026, which can be viewed here:  https://www.expanamarkets.com/our-methodology/market-announcements/expana-seeks-stakeholders-feedback-on-proposed-changes-to-the-brazilian-chicken-exports-market-report/   

The decision to go ahead with the launch was communicated in a market note on June 8, 2026, which can be viewed: https://www.expanamarkets.com/our-methodology/market-announcements/expana-update-changes-to-the-brazilian-chicken-exports-market-report-comment-period-concluded/ 

The enhancements to existing Brazilian Chicken Exports market coverage are as below: 

NEW ITEMS 

REASON 

• Shawarma to the Middle East 

Shawarma cut has been traditionally commercialized in the Middle East market.  

CHANGES 

REASON 

• Rename Series Codes 32256, 32257, 32258, 32259 to “Boneless Leg (Unsized, 200g and up)” 

 

• Remove “(200g and up)” from Japan Column 

 

• Rename Series Codes 32260, 32261, 23262 to “Skinless Boneless Breast (Unsalted)” 

 

• Rename Series Codes 32265 to “Feet (A Grade)” 

 

• Rename Series Codes 32266 to “Paw (A Grade)” 

Detailed specifications are being modified to improve clarity of the quoted item and the quality of our assessment.  

The methodology document posted at www.expanamarkets.com/our-methodology will be amended to reflect these changes.  
 
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