Chile resumes poultry exports to China
Following a suspension that lasted almost 18 months due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in our country, the poultry meat export sector has resumed its trade with China.
Before the closure, the Asian giant represented the third export destination for Chilean poultry meat, with figures reaching 107 million dollars in 2022 and a shipment volume of 29 thousand tons. The reopening was described as a milestone by the National Director of the Agricultural and Livestock Service, José Guajardo Reyes, who pointed out that this step "reaffirms Chile's leadership in the export field" and allows the country to regain its position among the main suppliers of white meat for the Chinese market.
“The resumption of exports to China not only revitalizes one of our key markets, but also allows us to capitalize on the growing global demand for protein in a context where poultry meat consumption is showing historic growth. This return, amid a projected rise in global consumption, reflects a shared achievement between the Agricultural and Livestock Service, and the poultry meat producing sector, guaranteeing products that meet the most rigorous biosecurity standards. This reopening positions us as a reliable partner in a market that remains crucial for global poultry trade,” commented the President of ChileCarne, Juan Carlos Domínguez.
The reopening of the Chinese market represents a strategic opportunity for the Chilean poultry industry, which between January 2022 and March 2023 exported 34,354 tons to that destination, backed by more than 1,500 zoosanitary certificates issued by the Agricultural and Livestock Service. This reactivation of shipments allows Chile to take advantage of a possible increase in Chinese imports for the last quarter of the year, according to Rabobank's projections.
Faced with the persistent threat of avian influenza, which intensifies in the northern hemisphere, Chilean authorities have underlined their commitment to the quality and health safety of exported products. This approach consolidates Chile's position as a trusted supplier in international markets that demand rigorous food safety protocols.
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