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Semi-Annual Report 2008EU-27
broiler production is expected to grow 1 percent in 2008. Broilers imports,
mainly from Brazil, are expected to increase in 2008, including imports at full
duty price, while exports will continue to decline. The EU-27 may become for the
first time, in 2008, a net importer of chicken meat. EU-27 chicken meat
consumption is expected to increase in 2008 as it remains an inexpensive source
of protein. Annual Report 2007Bulgaria and
Romania joined the EU to form the EU-27 at the start of 2007. This should have
minor impacts on EU poultry markets, although poultry imports into these new MS
will decrease as a result of EU legislation. EU broiler markets in 2007 have
recovered from the 2006 AI scare, although producers remain cautious in setting
up production because of the ongoing AI threat. This has driven broiler prices
to record highs. EU broiler imports have peaked in spring of 2007 before the
implementation of the new quota. Broiler exports recovered in 2007 after AI
related export bans ended. Broiler consumption recovered as consumers renewed
confidence in broiler meat. Forecasts for 2008 foresee further increases in
broiler production and consumption, except for severe AI outbreaks. Broiler
imports are forecast to decrease because of restricted quota. Turkey markets did
not recover and are forecast to continue contracting.
GAIN report
E47061 (July 2007) |
Netherlands | Opportunities on the EU Poultry Meat Market
- GAIN Report NL7033 (December
2007):
Due to CAP reforms and high feed costs, EU poultry production is under pressure.
At the same time, the European Commission is enforcing EU legislation on
imports. As a consequence, sector sources anticipate higher prices for poultry
meat at the EU market.
EU-27 | EC
Regulation sets targets for salmonella prevalence in broiler flocks - GAIN
Report E47050 (June 2007):
On June 13,
2007, Commission Regulation (EC) No 646/2007 was published, which fixes maximum
prevalence targets for salmonella in EU broiler flocks. The goal is the
reduction of human zoonoses caused by Salmonella enteridis and Salmonella
typhimurium in broilers. On June 14, 2007, Commission Decision 2007/407/EC was
published, which haronizes the monitoring of antimicrobial resistance in
Salmonella in poultry and pigs in EU Member States.
EU opens
poultry TRQ for the United States - GAIN Report E47039 (May 2007)
EU and Brazil
agree on new EU poultry meat import regime -
GAIN Report E36137 (November, 2006):
The European Union has concluded an
agreement with Brazil on a new regime for imports of salted poultrymeat,
preparations of turkey meat and cooked chicken meat into the EU. This is the
result of the WTO case on the EU customs classification of poultrymeat, which
was won by Brazil and Thailand. The three new EU TRQ's for processed poultry
will amount to 600,000 MT, of which 336,000 MT are allocated to Brazil. The
outstanding amounts of the TRQ's are mainly destined for Thailand. EU
discussions with Thailand continue, as Thailand claims additional volumes, based
on its highest export years amounts, instead of most recent years amount basis.
Thailand makes this claim because its exports were severely damaged following
the Avian Influenza outbreak at the end of 2003.
WTO
Appellate Body rejects EU appeal in chicken cuts classification dispute - GAIN
Report E35185 (September, 2005):
On September 12, 2005, the WTO
Appellate Body rejected the EU appeal against the May 2005 Panel conclusion
in the complaints by Brazil and Thailand on the Customs Classification of
Frozen Boneless Chicken Cuts” (DS269 and DS286). In 2003, the EC banned the
imports from Brazil and Thailand of salted poultry under customs code 0210.
It is expected that the EC will have to allow these imports again.
WTO rules
against EU in salted poultry case - GAIN Report E35113 (June 2005):
On May 30, 2005, the WTO panel
issued its rulings against the EU in the complaints by Brazil and Thailand on
the Customs Classification of Frozen Boneless Chicken Cuts” (DS269 and DS286).
In 2002, the EC, in Regulation 1223/2002, stipulated that boneless chicken cuts,
which were slightly salted, were still to be considered as fresh, chilled or
frozen poultry meat under the customs code 0207 and not under customs code 0210.
The EC issued this Regulation to close the loophole, under which Brazil and
Thailand were exporting poultry cuts at the much lower customs tariff for
heading 0210.
Abolition of
battery cages to cost EUR 354 million to EU-25 egg producers - GAIN report E35065
- (April 2005):
The EU ban on traditional cages for
laying hens, which is scheduled for 2012, could cost European egg producers up
to €354 million per year. An EC report calculates the cost of egg production
indicating that switching to free range egg production increases cost by 20
percent and barn egg production increases cost by 12 percent. The European Food
Safety Authority (EFSA) also recently opined that a marked increase in
bacteriological, health and welfare problems should be expected. Council
Directive 1999/74/EC, which was meant to improve physiological welfare of laying
hens, appears to in fact increase animal health and food safety concerns at a
huge economical cost to producers.
EC proposes
the legislation for its new Broiler Welfare Directive - GAIN reports
E35108 (June 2005):
On May 31, 2005, the European
Commission tabled a proposal for a Council Directive to establish EU animal
welfare standards for broilers. The Directive, if approved by the Council of
Ministers, would set out a maximum “stocking density” of 30 kg per square meter
for live birds and establish a number of minimum conditions to ensure adequate
welfare conditions. The proposal will now go to the June 20 Farm Council for
discussion by the EU's Agriculture Ministers. The Commission would like to reach
an agreement on the legislation by the end of 2005.
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