Brazil, the world’s largest chicken exporter, faces ongoing trade restrictions from 45 countries following an outbreak of avian influenza at a commercial farm in May. Despite Brazil declaring its commercial flocks free of the virus after 28 days without new cases, some major markets continue to maintain import bans on Brazilian poultry. Countries enforcing a full ban include China, the European Union, Canada, Malaysia, Timor-Leste, and Pakistan. Others such as Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Oman, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Ukraine have banned poultry imports specifically from the state of Rio Grande do Sul, where the first case was recorded. Additionally, Japan, Mauritius, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, and Uzbekistan have imposed restrictions on certain regions within Brazil. Brazilian officials are working with international health authorities to provide technical updates and restore full market access, emphasizing that Brazilian meat and eggs are safe to consume if properly cooked.

These restrictions are expected to impact Brazil’s chicken exports, with the Brazilian Meat Association estimating a potential 2% decrease in exports this year.