The export of fresh poultry products from South Korea to Hong Kong has resumed after being halted due to the impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI).
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on July 26 that quarantine negotiations for the resumption of exports of fresh poultry products, including chicken and eggs, were completed on July 20.
Exports of poultry products to Hong Kong had been suspended since June of last year due to the outbreak of AI, which affected various regions. Following the lifting of biosecurity measures in some areas in March of this year, the ministry began negotiations with the Hong Kong Food and Environmental Hygiene Department to resume exports.
With the conclusion of these negotiations, exports of chicken and eggs can now resume from all 36 regions across the country that had previously been affected.
Domestic facilities already registered with the Hong Kong government can export immediately after undergoing the quarantine procedures of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency. Facilities wishing to enter the Hong Kong market for the first time can also apply for registration with the quarantine agency to begin the process.
The government anticipates that this move will expand the export territory of K-food's fresh livestock products. In 2024, when the impact of AI was minimal, exports of chicken and eggs to Hong Kong reached $70,000 and $3.26 million, respectively.
Park Sang-ho, the international agricultural cooperation officer at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, stated, "We expect this achievement will normalize the export of our fresh poultry products to Hong Kong, and we will actively pursue quarantine negotiations with promising countries to further expand K-food exports."
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on July 26 that quarantine negotiations for the resumption of exports of fresh poultry products, including chicken and eggs, were completed on July 20.
Exports of poultry products to Hong Kong had been suspended since June of last year due to the outbreak of AI, which affected various regions. Following the lifting of biosecurity measures in some areas in March of this year, the ministry began negotiations with the Hong Kong Food and Environmental Hygiene Department to resume exports.
With the conclusion of these negotiations, exports of chicken and eggs can now resume from all 36 regions across the country that had previously been affected.
Domestic facilities already registered with the Hong Kong government can export immediately after undergoing the quarantine procedures of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency. Facilities wishing to enter the Hong Kong market for the first time can also apply for registration with the quarantine agency to begin the process.
The government anticipates that this move will expand the export territory of K-food's fresh livestock products. In 2024, when the impact of AI was minimal, exports of chicken and eggs to Hong Kong reached $70,000 and $3.26 million, respectively.
Park Sang-ho, the international agricultural cooperation officer at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, stated, "We expect this achievement will normalize the export of our fresh poultry products to Hong Kong, and we will actively pursue quarantine negotiations with promising countries to further expand K-food exports."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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