Spanish meat exports outside the EU continue to decline

Published 2024년 9월 13일

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In the first seven months of 2024, Spanish meat exports outside the European Union saw a 2.7% decrease compared to the previous year, totaling 894,602 tons, which accounts for 44% of overall animal product exports. This decline is primarily attributed to a 4.3% drop in pork sales to countries like China, despite increases in demand from Japan and the Philippines. Additionally, there was a 30% decrease in sheep and goat meat sales, with Algeria still being a significant buyer. On a brighter note, beef exports experienced a 65% surge, with Algeria and the UK showing a strong demand. Poultry exports also saw a slight increase of 2.4%.

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(NAP) According to data from Cexgan (Meat Export Trade), between January and July of this year 2024, the Spanish meat industries exported 894,602 t outside the European Union, 2.7% less than in 2023. This amount is 44% of the amount of animal products exported. The reduction comes mainly from pork sales, which fell by 4.3%, to 773,753 t. China, the largest buyer of this Spanish product, however, reduced its imports by almost 40,000 t so far this year (313,468 t, -11.3%). Other major buyers are Japan (+6.1%) and the Philippines (+22.8%, 113,274 t). Sales to South Korea have fallen and those to the United Kingdom have remained stable, according to a report published by the Spanish specialist portal Eurocarne. Another category that has fallen has been sheep and goat meat, which has fallen by 30% to 5,903 t. With 2,235 t, Algeria is the largest buyer of Spanish sheep meat, followed by the United Kingdom with 816 t and Qatar with 487 t. Sales of other meats and preparations have also ...

Source: Noticias Agropecurias