Philippines lifts ban on Australian poultry imports

The Philippines has lifted its temporary ban on importing poultry products from Australia, allowing the importation of domestic and wild birds, related products including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, and semen.

In a statement dated Wednesday, the Department of Agriculture (DA) issued Memorandum Order No. 39, lifting the ban imposed in June 2024 through Memorandum Order No. 21.

The decision follows confirmation from Australian authorities and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) that all reported cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been resolved with no new outbreaks since June 13, 2025.

Future shipments will proceed subject to existing regulations and biosecurity requirements set by the DA.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. stated that reopening the Australian market could ease supply pressure, stabilize prices, and support local production during transition periods.

The Philippines imported significant amounts of chicken and duck meat from Australia in 2024, totaling 9.3 million kilos of chicken meat and 20,730 kilos of duck meat.