Chinese animal agriculture news: WATTAgNet

China lifts ban on US poultry imports

Ban, implemented because of avian influenza concerns, had been in place since 2015

November 14, 2019

China lifted its ban on poultry imports from the United States, ending the trade barrier that had been in place since 2015, when highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in the country.

China a paramount destination of Brazilian animal protein

ASF has had a positive impact on chicken and pork meat exports from Brazil and more plants are being authorized to ship to Asian nation

November 12, 2019

Benjamín Ruiz

The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) is delighted with its relationship with China in the wake of the country’s struggles with African swine fever (ASF).

Sen. Chris Coons speaks on China, USMCA

A leader of the Senate Chicken Caucus shared his insights on the trade war and the pending ratification of the new NAFTA.

October 31, 2019

Austin Alonzo

One of the chicken industry’s biggest supporters in Washington said he’s looking at two key trade issues affecting poultry: China and the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.

US poultry stocks up on speculation that China may lift ban

Shares of Tyson Foods, Pilgrim’s Pride and Sanderson Farms all went up on October 28

October 29, 2019

Shares for the three largest poultry companies in the United States rose on October 28, following reports that China’s ban on U.S. poultry products could come to an end.

ASF offers major opportunities for poultry, egg producers

Poultry meat and eggs are more than capable of replacing pork in consumer affections.

October 23, 2019

Vincent Guyonnet

The difficulties in Asia's pork industry offer numerous opportunities for local poultry producers, but they must take action.

1st World Egg Day China event set for October 11

The theme for the event is “Speak for Life Protein”

October 8, 2019

Initiated by LyJa Media, publisher of Poultry International China magazine -- allied with the International Egg Commission (IEC), the China National System for Layer Production Technology (NSLPT), and China’s Top Egg Producers -- launched the "World Egg China Day” event, scheduled for October 11.

Top world broiler, egg rankings for 2019

A few companies continue to dominate our listings, but not everything stays the same.

October 8, 2019

Mark Clements

The same leading poultry companies hold the top spots again in the ranking of top broiler and egg rankings this year, but that does not mean the industry is not evolving.

China might become top importer of Russian poultry

Recent trade trends indicate China could surpass Ukraine and Vietnam as top importer, Cherkizovo analyst says

September 27, 2019

Russian exports to China are “booming” to the point that China could become the top importer of Russian poultry, Cherkizovo Chief Analyst Andrew Dalnov said.

Grandparent stock supply in China on the rise

Rabobank report highlights positive trends for the Chinese poultry industry

September 19, 2019

Roy Graber

Increased imports of grandparent (GP) stock to China signal stronger growth white bird production in China in the upcoming years, according to the recently released Rabobank Poultry Quarterly report.

Report: China to end punitive tariffs on US pork, soy

National Pork Producers Council says if news is true, it would be huge breakthrough for U.S. pork industry

September 13, 2019

Roy Graber

China’s Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council intends to remove punitive tariffs on U.S. pork and soybeans, as well as some other agricultural goods from the United States, according to Chinese media outlet Xinhua.