Argentina has successfully opened its market for lemon, orange, mandarin, grapefruit, and bone-in beef to Ecuador, following a set of Operational Work Plans and health certificates for meat exports being agreed during a meeting in Buenos Aires. This development is a result of comprehensive pest risk analyses and technical exchanges with Ecuador, focusing on establishing phytosanitary export requirements. In 2024, Argentina has certified exports of 260,649 tons of fresh citrus, with 44,561 tons exported to South American countries, and 106,251 tons of bone-in beef, primarily to China. This milestone marks a significant achievement in agricultural trade between the two countries.