# HPAI reshapes global poultry trade dynamics for US | WATTPoultry.com

> Industry expert Dr. John Clifford of USAPEEC says highly pathogenic avian influenza has hurt US poultry trade mainly through higher costs and supply constraints rather than broad market closures. Zoning agreements and surveillance have helped keep export markets open, with cooked products still accepted where fresh or frozen shipments are restricted.

- Date: 2026-04-16 · published 2026-04-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19880-hpai-reshapes-global-poultry-trade-dynamics-for-us-wattpoultry-com
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Export resilience limits downside pressure on US chicken demand, but ongoing HPAI outbreaks keep supply tight and costs elevated. Buyers should expect continued firmness in US poultry pricing.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- wattagnet.com: https://www.wattagnet.com/poultry-future/chicken-marketing-summit-news/news/15822326/hpai-reshapes-global-poultry-trade-dynamics-for-us

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