The United Arab Emirates has approved a health certificate for the export of refrigerated and frozen pork from Argentina, despite the country being predominantly Muslim. This decision is expected to enhance commercial exchanges between the two nations. The UAE permits the importation of pork for consumption by its non-Muslim residents. In 2019, the UAE imported 15,000 tons of raw meat and by-products, valued at USD 37.3 million, while Argentina exported 25,877 tons of pork, earning USD 55.88 million, primarily to China.