Background on the Situation
Brazil, a significant player in global poultry exports, is currently facing challenges due to the ongoing avian influenza (aviar flu) outbreak. The president of ABPA (Brazilian Association of Animal Protein), Francisco Turra, expressed concern over the rejection of poultry shipments originating from Brazil.
Details of the Rejections
In an interview with Reuters, Turra highlighted that certain countries, including China, are refusing to accept poultry shipments in transit due to the recent avian flu cases.
“The rejection of shipments can vary depending on the shipping date relative to the avian flu confirmation, ranging from 14 to 28 days at the discretion of the destination countries’ veterinary services,” Turra explained.
Impact of the Outbreak
On the previous Friday, Brazil confirmed an avian flu outbreak at a commercial farm in Montenegro. Since then, 18 countries have suspended imports from Brazil, including China, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Uruguay, the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and others.
In 2024, Brazil exported $10 billion worth of poultry abroad, accounting for approximately 35% of the global trade. According to Valor Econômico, retail and wholesale chains have been instructed to reduce stocks due to anticipated price drops and the need for new shipments under more favorable commercial conditions.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the current issue faced by Brazilian poultry exporters? Brazilian poultry exporters are dealing with the rejection of shipments by several countries, including China, due to recent avian flu cases.
- Which countries have suspended imports from Brazil? As of now, 18 countries have suspended imports from Brazil, including China, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Uruguay, the European Union, Japan, and South Korea.
- How much did Brazil export in poultry products in 2024? In 2024, Brazil exported $10 billion worth of poultry products.
- What percentage does Brazil’s poultry exports represent of the global trade? Brazil’s poultry exports account for around 35% of the global trade.
- Why are retail and wholesale chains reducing stocks? Retail and wholesale chains are reducing stocks due to anticipated price drops and the need for new shipments under more favorable commercial conditions.
