China reopens poultry imports from Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul
Ban lifted after Newcastle disease outbreak declared eradicated
21 January 2026
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By: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil announced that Chinese authorities have reopened the market for chicken meat exports from Rio Grande do Sul, following the resolution of a Newcastle disease outbreak reported in the state in July 2024, according to a news release from the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA).
The decision was formalised in a notice published by the General Administration of Customs of China, which cited a health risk analysis recognising the eradication of the outbreak and the effectiveness of measures implemented by Brazil’s animal health system.
China is one of Brazil’s main destinations for chicken meat exports. ABPA said the resumption of shipments from Rio Grande do Sul reinforces Chinese authorities’ confidence in Brazil’s technical rigour, transparency, and responsiveness in managing animal health events.
According to ABPA, the reopening follows extensive technical and diplomatic efforts led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock under Minister Carlos Fávaro, with direct involvement from Trade and International Relations Secretary Luís Rua and Agricultural Defense Secretary Carlos Goulart, along with their technical teams and the Brazilian Embassy in Beijing.
The process included ongoing dialogue with Chinese authorities, the submission of detailed information, evidence of control and eradication actions, and alignment with international animal health protocols.
ABPA said the reopening marks another step toward the full normalisation of trade flows and reinforces Brazil’s position as a reliable supplier of animal protein on the global market.
