UK makes agreement for pork exports to China

Published Dec 11, 2024

Tridge summary

The UK government expects a revenue increase of £80 million in 2023 due to the resumption of pork exports to China, with sales projected to reach around £180 million. Products such as sausages and bacon are among the exports. The deal was facilitated by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to China and involves collaboration between the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Department for Business and Trade, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), and the UK Export Certification Partnership (UKECP).

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The British government estimated a boost in revenue of £80 million with pork products being sent to China again. During 2023, China bought around £180 million in pork products from the United Kingdom. Products exported last year included sausages and bacon, along with other British pork products. “China is our biggest export market for the pork sector and today’s announcement of the re-listing of two UK sites is very welcome news for the industry,” said Graham Wilkinson, chief executive officer for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). “AHDB, working closely with government and industry has played an integral part in this process, organizing technical discussions by gathering evidence to support official engagements and highlighting the economic value to the UK pork meat industry. Today’s announcement demonstrates how this collaborative approach delivers tangible benefits for our levy payers.” ...

Source: Meat+Poultry