02 Jun 2025

Thailand to boost chicken exports after China and EU suspend imports from Brazil

Suspension of Brazilian poultry imports by China and EU opens door for Thailand, backed by strong disease control and global health standards.

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Thailand is eyeing an opportunity to expand its chicken exports after China and the EU temporarily suspended imports of poultry and related products from Brazil, the world’s largest poultry exporter, following a confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a Brazilian farm.

According to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein Exporters, China and the EU jointly imported over 793,000 tons of Brazilian chicken last year, accounting for nearly 15% of the country’s total poultry exports.

The current suspension presents a significant opening for Thailand to capture a share of redirected orders, thanks to its internationally recognized animal health and biosecurity standards.

Somchuan Ratanamangkalanont, Director General of Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development, confirmed that the HPAI outbreak in Brazil has been officially acknowledged.

In response, key trading partners, including China and the EU, have suspended poultry imports from Brazil as a precautionary measure.

Thailand, on the other hand, has not experienced an avian influenza outbreak in over a decade, with the last occurrence dating back to over 10 years ago.

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Since 2014, the Department of Livestock Development has implemented stringent and effective disease prevention measures, which have been well-regarded by international trade partners.

Dr Somchuan emphasized that Thai poultry farmers and producers have been urged to strictly adhere to biosecurity protocols, especially during periods of weather instability, to reduce the risk of outbreaks and maintain export market confidence.

Key measures Thailand has in place to prevent avian influenza:

Dr Somchuan further noted that Thailand’s disease surveillance and control efforts involve a comprehensive collaboration between the public and private sectors under the ‘One Health’ approach.

This initiative emphasizes the importance of maintaining health in poultry farms and in swine, cattle, and goat/sheep farms, ensuring Thailand’s continued status as a disease-free country and a trusted supplier of agricultural products on the global stage.

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