Poultry producers and companies now have access to a tool updated by IICA and the Latin American Poultry Association (ALA), which brings together the main regulations governing production and trade and makes it easier to identify new opportunities in international markets.
San José, Costa Rica, 20 October 2026 (IICA) – The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Latin American Poultry Association (ALA) presented the updated version of the tool “Systematized and Updated Information on International Trade Regulations for the Latin American and Caribbean Poultry Sector,” which brings together the main regulations affecting poultry production and trade, with the aim of facilitating access to regulatory information and supporting the sector in navigating regulatory changes and taking advantage of new opportunities in international markets.
This updated tool is particularly relevant in a context in which regulatory changes can directly affect market access. For producers and poultry companies, having up-to-date information on the provisions governing their activities and commercial operations is an important resource for decision-making.
The changes recorded since the first edition of the document highlight the need to keep this information current. The work carried out in 2022 compiled 417 regulations from 27 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The latest review added 137 new or existing regulations and removed 80 provisions that were no longer in force.
Alongside these regulatory changes, projected growth in global demand is creating opportunities to expand the participation of Latin America's poultry sector in international trade.
Marcelo Oliveira, Coordinator of the Latin American Chicken Institute, an entity established under ALA, highlighted the opportunities this scenario presents for the sector.
“Latin America produces nearly 30% of the world’s chicken meat and is also a major exporter and consumer. We are seeing production and exports grow, opening up opportunities for our countries in a global market that will demand increasing amounts of animal protein,” Oliveira stated.
Producers and poultry companies now have access to consolidated regulatory information that enables them to more clearly identify the requirements for marketing their products within and outside the region. The compilation brings together national provisions on production and trade that would otherwise have to be consulted through different sources in each country.
Cooperation between IICA and ALA seeks to support this effort by strengthening coordination between the public and private sectors in addressing trade and regulatory challenges.
Adriana Campos, an IICA technical specialist, emphasized the value of this cooperation in supporting the sector.
“Our partnership with ALA is a concrete example of the value of technical cooperation and collaboration with the private sector in addressing the trade and regulatory challenges facing the poultry sector, enhancing its competitiveness and promoting greater integration into markets,” Campos said.
The review and update of the tool also reveal changes in the regulations compiled for various countries in the region. Between 2022 and 2026, the number of provisions identified increased from 13 to 20 in El Salvador, from 11 to 17 in Honduras, from 21 to 27 in Panama, and from 28 to 31 in Mexico.
Diana Arroyo Benavides, an IICA technical specialist, explained that the exercise involved reviewing the provisions originally compiled, determining which remained in force, and incorporating new regulations or those that had not previously been identified.
“Beyond adding new provisions, this exercise sought to improve the timeliness and relevance of the information available to users,” Arroyo said.
The tool is intended primarily for producers and poultry companies that need to understand the provisions affecting their activities and commercial operations, as well as national authorities, international organizations, regional associations and other institutions involved in the poultry sector.
The joint effort will continue through exchanges on the challenges facing the private sector in international markets and the identification of areas for cooperation that can help strengthen regional poultry trade.
The document is available at the following link: https://repositorio.iica.int/items/5d10e1cf-7de4-446f-a12e-234a0dae7c08
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