Argentina will export pork to the United Arab Emirates

Published 2021년 4월 9일

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The United Arab Emirates has approved a health certificate for the export of chilled and frozen pork from Argentina, which is not required to be Halal certified. Despite being a predominantly Muslim country, the Emirates permits the import of pork for consumption by its expat population. The Emirates imports about 15,000 tonnes of fresh meat annually, with pork imports valued at US $ 37.3 million in 2019. In 2020, Argentina's pork exports saw a 96% increase from 2019, largely to China, but also to Russia and Georgia.

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The United Arab Emirates accepted the proposal for a health certificate for the export of chilled and frozen pork from the Argentine Republic. It should be noted that, although the consumption of pork and products containing pork products is prohibited by the Muslim religion, the United Arab Emirates allow the import of pork and products containing pork, to be marketed and consumed by foreigners residing in that country. Thus, it is only necessary to have a health certificate (Halal certificate is not necessary). The Emirates is estimated to import 15,000 tonnes of fresh meat and by-products annually. In 2019, the value of pork imports in the Emirates reached US $ 37.3 million. Last year, Argentina exported 25,877 t of pork to the world for a total value of US $ 55.88 million, which represented an increase of ...

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