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Japan Halts some Poultry Imports From Brazil After Bird Flu Outbreak
- On May 19, 2024, Japan announced it would halt the entry of poultry meat originating from Montenegro city and live birds from Rio Grande do Sul following confirmation of a bird flu outbreak in that area on May 16.
- The suspension came after Brazil reported its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry facility in Rio Grande do Sul, leading major importers such as China and the European Union to impose trade bans and restrictions.
- Japan relies on Brazil for nearly 70% of its chicken meat imports, totaling about 429,000 metric tons in the 2024 fiscal year, while Japan’s poultry self-sufficiency rate stands around 65%.
- A Japanese agriculture ministry representative stated that they will keep a careful watch on how domestic supply chains and market trends are affected amid rising food prices and potential disruptions.
- The import suspensions aim to prevent virus spread, with Japan adopting a regional approach allowing imports from unaffected areas, but supply fluctuations and price increases in poultry are expected due to such outbreaks.
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Japan halts some poultry imports from Brazil after bird flu outbreak
Japan has suspended imports of poultry meat from the southern Brazilian city of Montenegro and live poultry from the wider state of Rio Grande do Sul following a bird flu outbreak, an official at Japan's agriculture ministry said on Monday.
Japan Halts Brazilian Poultry Imports Amid Bird Flu Scare
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