USMEF - U.S. Meat Export Federation
09/25/2024 | Press release | Archived content
Colombia Fully Reopens to U.S. Beef
Colombia Fully Reopens to U.S. Beef
Published: Sep 25, 2024
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The Colombian government recently lifted its ban on U.S. beef originating from 14 states in which H5N1 was detected in dairy cows. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom notes that the reopening of beef trade comes after tireless work from USDA and USTR officials.
Prior to the restrictions put in place in April, Colombia was a promising market for U.S. beef, averaging about $3 million per month in U.S. beef purchases. In July - the most recent month for which data is available - exports fell to less than $850,000. It is important to note that effective USDA engagement with other trading partners helped prevent similar trade barriers from affecting additional export markets.