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Argentina recovered the sanitary status that allows it to export fresh poultry meat to the European Union, after an audit process that verified compliance with European standards. SENASA confirmed the reopening of the market and projected a gradual increase in shipments during the second half.
The European Union is one of the most demanding destinations for poultry products, with sanitary and traceability standards that serve as a global reference. Argentina had partially lost that access in previous episodes due to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
The reopening is the result of coordinated work between SENASA, the private sector and European authorities.
As confirmed by SENASA, European audits verified outbreak control, farm biosecurity and chain traceability. The first authorized plants are already in condition to export, and the gradual incorporation of new establishments is projected.
The European market represents approximately 15% of the value of Argentine poultry exports.
The reopening of the European market opens a window of higher margins for Argentine exporters, in a segment where prices are significantly above average. For integrated producers, it represents an additional incentive to maintain sanitary standards.
At the regional level, the news also has implications for Brazilian and Chilean exporters sharing market niches.
