The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) has welcomed the reopening of most chicken meat exports from Brazil to Mexico, following successful negotiations between Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) and Mexican authorities, according to a press release from the association.
MAPA confirmed that exports are once again permitted from all previously authorised processing units, with the exception of those located in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. The agreement was reached with Mexico’s Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development, which is equivalent to Brazil’s agricultural ministry.
“This is an important step toward restoring normal export flows after the isolated and now eradicated case of avian influenza,” said ABPA president Ricardo Santin. “Mexico is one of our top export destinations and has shown strong growth in poultry imports. We hope to see full resumption of trade soon, including from Rio Grande do Sul.”
Between January and May 2025, Brazil exported 86.8 thousand tonnes of chicken meat to Mexico, up 44.8% from the same period in 2024. Revenue from those shipments reached $208.7 million, an increase of 43.7% year-over-year. Mexico currently ranks as the eighth largest market for Brazilian poultry exports.
