Nigeria opens the market to some US pork products

US can now export sausage and similar products to the West African country Nigeria will allow the import of some U.S. pork products, a move that could pave the way for more access for the U.S. pork industry. The U.S. can now export sausage and similar products to Nigeria, which announced on January 12 that it was partially opening its market to U.S. pork. “Nigeria has the largest GDP of any African country, with a population of just over 211 million. We are excited to be the first U.S. protein to be allowed access to the Nigerian market,” said National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Jen Sorenson. “NPPC thanks the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for their efforts to reach an agreement that allows the U.S. pork industry to provide affordable, wholesome and nutritious products to Nigerian consumers.” U.S. poultry and beef remain ineligible for export to Nigeria. The announcement from Nigeria comes just weeks after India ...