Mexico expands opening for Brazilian pork

Published Feb 23, 2023

Tridge summary

Mexico has recently expanded its market for Brazilian pork, allowing for the export of the product without thermal processing. This decision, a result of sanitary agreements and International Health Certificates signed by both countries, has permitted the sale of raw pork products including whole or cut meat, mechanically separated meat, and bacon, directly to Mexican consumers. The initial approval was granted to six slaughtering and processing plants, with expectations to increase this number to nine, all of which are already authorized for export to the USA and Canada. This development is anticipated to significantly boost the demand for pork in Mexico and provide a substantial opportunity for the Brazilian pork industry.

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Original content

Mexico has expanded the opening of its market for Brazilian pork. Brazil can now export the product without the need for it to undergo thermal processing before being sold to consumers. With the sanitary requirements and the International Health Certificate (ICC) agreed upon between the two countries, on February 10, the commercialization began for raw pork, whole or in pieces, including mechanically separated meat and bacon, with no restriction in direct trade, without the need for processing. According to the Secretariat of Trade and International Relations (SCRI), the expansion of the Mexican market for Brazilian pork represents significant potential for the protein in Brazil, and the demand meets Mexico's need to increase supply volumes for the country's ...

Source: Pig 333