Brazil-China poultry trade deal: Tariff barriers lifted

Brazil-China poultry trade deal: Tariff barriers lifted
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Since 2019, CHINA has applied anti-dumping duties ranging from 17.8% to 34.2% on Brazilian chicken exports, affecting numerous exporting enterprises. Moreover, 14 Brazilian poultry processing plants have agreed to “price commitments,” agreeing to maintain prices above a pre-determined minimum, thereby affecting their competitiveness.

The favorable outcome of the abolition of these tariffs is explained by intensive negotiations with the Chinese authorities at various levels and the implementation of bilateral cooperation mechanisms in 2023. Despite the tariff obstacles, Brazilian poultry exports to China have shown strong growth. In 2023 alone, Brazil exported $1.61 billion worth of poultry MEAT to China , a significant increase of 19.7% compared to 2022.

The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) welcomed with optimism the announcement by the Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade (MDIC) that the anti-dumping measures imposed by the Chinese government have been lifted . These measures entailed the imposition of preliminary tariffs of up to 34.2% on Brazilian chicken exports. ABPA highlights this development as an important sign of the strong relationship that has been established between the governments of Brazil and China, as well as between the private sector in both countries.

Brazil maintains its status as the world's largest chicken exporter, while China is becoming the second-largest consumer and the main EXPORT destination. Last year, Brazil shipped more than 679,000 tons of chicken to China, bringing the trade turnover to more than $1.9 billion.

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