UK not permitted to export poultry to China due to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ban
Trade barrier summary
China has maintained a ban on UK live poultry exports since the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak in November 2014. The UK can resume live poultry exports and apply for market access for poultry meat once the ban is lifted.
Sectors affected
- Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets
- Food and drink
Resolved
No
Date reported
31 January 2019
Last updated
1 June 2022
Public ID
PID-RGWVBV
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