China has suspended poultry imports from Chile following a recent bird flu outbreak in the South American country, according to a statement from Chinese customs authorities.
The ban takes effect immediately and applies to all poultry and related products originating from Chile. Officials said the move is aimed at protecting China’s livestock sector and maintaining biosecurity. Any Chilean poultry products found entering the country illegally will be confiscated and destroyed by customs authorities.
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China has previously halted imports from Chile due to bird flu concerns. Trade between the two countries resumed in late 2024 after an 18-month suspension caused by avian influenza. Prior to the ban, China was Chile’s third-largest poultry market, with exports reaching about 29,000 tons in 2022, accounting for roughly 15% of Chile’s total poultry shipments.
More recently, China has strengthened its border controls after reporting an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting 219 cattle in its northwestern region in late March.
