Mexico opens up export opportunities for Brazilian poultry meat

Following extensive audit missions by Mexican authorities earlier this year, MAPA received a statement from Mexican officials to give the green light for further export licences.

The licensing represents a significant move for Brazil’s poultry sector as it more than doubles the number of Brazilian companies able to export to Mexico – a total of 46.

“The expectation is that the authorisation of new plants will allow the resumption of the expansion trend in Brazilian exports of chicken meat to Mexico​,” said MAPA’s secretary for international relations Odilson Silva.

“In data from January to October 2018, shipments totalled US$138 million, compared to US$185 million in 2017​.”

Mexico has also been in discussions with Brazilian authorities to increase the number of businesses authorised to export thermo-processed beef, which is expected to be concluded by the end of 2018.

According to MAPA, Mexico produces 3.9 million tonnes of chicken a year and imports 640,000 tonnes, or 13.4% of its consumption. The main suppliers are the US, Brazil and Chile.