The Philippines has signed a bilateral regionalization agreement with Chile that will allow the entry of live birds and poultry products from that country, according to a report by Philstar Biz. The deal is expected to expand the sources of poultry imports for the Philippine market.
Under the regionalization scheme, Chile can export poultry products from zones that are declared free of certain diseases, rather than requiring the entire country to be disease-free. The arrangement aligns with international trade standards that allow trade from compartmentalized areas with verified health status.
The move comes as the Philippines seeks to secure stable poultry supply to meet domestic demand and manage prices. Chile joins other countries that have similar regionalization pacts with the Philippines, supporting food security and market diversification.