# 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. - Title: China Limits Brazil Poultry Ban to 14 Plants · The Rio Times - Summary: China suspends Brazilian poultry exports from 14 plants in Santa Catarina, narrowing a ban after a Newcastle disease outbreak. China restricts Brazilian… - Keywords: china, brazil, poultry, newcastle disease, santa catarina, trade ban, agriculture ministry, chile, mexico, newcastle disease outbreak, poultry exports, trade restrictions - Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/brazil-poultry-ban-china-santa-catarina-2026 - Author: Rafael Silva Santos - Published: 2026-10-20T20:53:01+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: china, brazil, poultry, newcastle disease, santa catarina, trade ban, agriculture ministry, chile, mexico, newcastle disease outbreak, poultry exports, trade restrictions ## 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 ## Key takeaway China restricts Brazilian poultry exports to 14 plants in Santa Catarina, avoiding a nationwide ban after a turkey farm Newcastle disease outbreak.