Key facts
- China has lifted foot-and-mouth disease-related bans on imports from northern Brazil.
- China now recognizes all of Brazil as free of foot-and-mouth disease.
- The decision follows over 20 years of negotiations.
- This is expected to expand export opportunities for Brazilian beef and pork.
China's decision to lift import bans on Brazilian beef and pork products, following over two decades of negotiations, marks a significant shift in agricultural trade policy. By recognizing Brazil as entirely free of foot-and-mouth disease, China opens up a major market for Brazilian livestock producers. This move is particularly impactful given China's substantial demand for meat products and Brazil's position as a leading global exporter.