US EditionJapan Halts some Poultry Imports From Brazil After Bird Flu Outbreak
- On May 19, 2024, Japan suspended some poultry imports from parts of Brazil following a bird flu outbreak in Montenegro, Rio Grande do Sul.
- The suspension responded to Brazil's first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 on May 16, which triggered trade restrictions by multiple countries.
- Brazil supplied nearly 70% of Japan's poultry imports, about 429,000 metric tons in the 2024 fiscal year, making the outbreak significant for Japan's meat market.
- A ministry official stated that they will carefully observe how domestic supply chains and market situations are affected amid rising food prices and reliance on imports.
- These import suspensions may disrupt poultry supply and raise prices in Japan, reflecting risks from disease outbreaks in major exporter countries like Brazil.
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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
Japan Halts Brazilian Poultry Imports Amid Bird Flu Scare Japan has taken decisive action by suspending imports of poultry meat from the Brazilian city of Montenegro and live poultry from the entire state of Rio Grande do Sul. This comes in response to an outbreak of bird flu, as confirmed by Japan's agriculture ministry on Monday.Brazil, known globally as the largest exporter of chicken, reported its first bird flu outbreak on a poultry farm la…
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