Bird Flu Bans Hit Brazil Chicken Exports

Brazil’s chicken exports fell sharply in May and June 2025 after import bans were imposed following a case of avian influenza.

According to The Poultry Site, shipments dropped to 393,400 tonnes in May and 343,400 tonnes in June, the lowest monthly levels since 2020. This compares with an average of 465,800 tonnes per month earlier in the year.

Analysts say recovery will depend on no further disease outbreaks and how quickly importing countries restore confidence. The episode highlights the ongoing vulnerability of global poultry trade to animal health incidents.