From The Rio Times · Rafael Silva Santos · · 2m
China Limits Brazil Poultry Ban to 14 Plants
China suspends Brazilian poultry exports from 14 plants in Santa Catarina, narrowing a ban after a Newcastle disease outbreak.
In brief
China suspends Brazilian poultry exports from 14 plants in Santa Catarina, narrowing a ban after a Newcastle disease outbreak. China restricts Brazilian poultry exports to 14 plants in Santa Catarina, avoiding a nationwide ban after a turkey farm Newcastle disease outbreak. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
China's Poultry Ban Update
China will suspend poultry meat from Santa Catarina only, covering 14 plants, while Mexico has suspended poultry products from all of Brazil.
“China will suspend poultry meat from santa catarina only”
Outbreak Details
A turkey farm in Nova Itaberaba, Santa Catarina, confirmed a Newcastle disease case on 18 October 2026.
“The birds showed no clinical signs, screening samples taken on 21 september tested positive on 14 october”
China's Restriction Scope
The 14 plants are 23% of 61 Brazilian plants approved to ship to China, which took about 10% of Brazil's chicken exports from January to September.
“The 14 plants are about 23 percent of the 61 brazilian plants approved to ship to china”
Mexico's Nationwide Ban
Mexico suspended imports of poultry products from all of Brazil, including live birds, meat, and fertile eggs.
“Mexico has suspended imports of poultry products from all of brazil”
Brazil's Response
Brazil's Agriculture Ministry said the Chinese restriction covers one state and not the whole country after diplomatic talks.
“China could in fact have decided to close everything, but we managed to change that understanding”
Previous Ban Precedent
In July 2024, China blocked imports from all of Brazil after a Newcastle case, taking 26 days to narrow to one state.
“It took 26 days to narrow that ban to rio grande do sul alone and 17 months to lift it completely”
Chile's Action
Chile suspended imports from Santa Catarina only, including fresh poultry meat and table eggs.
“Chile has also suspended imports from santa catarina only”
Farm Impact
The affected farm holds 6,526 birds with 26 cases and no deaths, all birds were not destined for meat production.
“The birds showed no clinical signs, screening samples taken on 21 september tested positive on 14 october”
Market Impact
Safras & Mercado analyst Fernando Iglesias estimated potential losses of US$139 million if restrictions last as long as in 2024.
“Safras & mercado analyst fernando iglesias estimated losses could reach us$139 million”
Next Steps
Brazil could apply in 90 days to be recognized as free of the disease after culling and disinfection.
“If no new outbreak appears, brazil could apply in 90 days to be recognised as free of the disease”
Traveler Advice
Travellers cannot bring poultry products or pet birds from Brazil into Mexico while the measure lasts.
“Travellers should not carry poultry products or pet birds from brazil into mexico”
Uncertainties
China and Mexico have not set dates for lifting the measure, and no results from monitoring 133 properties yet.
“It is not known how the virus reached the turkey farm, or whether other properties nearby are infected”
Election Context
Brazil runoff polls show Flávio Bolsonaro at 79.8% and Lula at 20% as of 24 October 2026.
“Flávio Bolsonaro 79.8% · Lula 20% (us$194 million traded)”
What's Next
Most restrictions expected to be reversed between mid and late November, with Brazilian chicken returning to EU in mid-November.
“Iglesias expects most restrictions to be reversed between mid and late november”
At a glance
China restricts Brazilian poultry exports to 14 plants in Santa Catarina, avoiding a nationwide ban after a turkey farm Newcastle disease outbreak.
