Following intensive negotiations motivated by USAPEEC, authorities in Columbia have lifted the ban on importation of poultry and egg products from the U.S. Trade ceased in August 2023 as a result of outbreaks of HPAI in various states.
Critical to the restoration of trade was the facilitation by USAPEEC for a visit by representatives of Columbia to verify surveillance and control measures.
In 2023, Columbia imported 44,164 metric tons of broiler products from the U.S. before the embargo, valued at $53.8 million. Prior to termination of shipments in September 2023 Columbia imported 36 percent less product compared to the corresponding months in 2022 with value down 46 percent.