ANAFRIC welcomes the results of the recent visit of the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, to China, highlighting the boost these agreements represent for the Spanish pork sector and for consolidating its presence in a key market.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), the agreements reached represent a significant step forward in strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability, and international reach of the sector, especially in the Chinese market, the main destination for Spanish pork exports.
Among the main measures adopted is the approval of a protocol for the export of processed animal proteins, which will allow for the valorization of byproducts derived from the meat industry, generating both economic and environmental benefits.
Furthermore, an amendment to the existing pork export protocol has been agreed upon, incorporating the possibility of exporting heat-treated products, including cooked products. This measure will facilitate the entry of more Spanish companies into the Chinese market and contribute to diversifying the export offering.
The agreement also includes opening the Chinese market to fertilizers made from animal proteins derived from pork by-products, which promotes a more comprehensive valorization of the production chain.
Taken together, these advances strengthen the position of the Spanish pork sector in China and generate new avenues for growth for companies in the sector.
In this context, the president of ANAFRIC, José Friguls, stated:
“We highly value this institutional visit and the agreements reached, as they represent a real opportunity to continue strengthening the internationalization of the Spanish meat sector. The expansion of protocols and the opening to new products allow us to move towards a more competitive and sustainable model with greater capacity to leverage the entire value chain.”
ANAFRIC believes that this new framework for bilateral cooperation will help strengthen the position of the Spanish pork sector in the Asian market and boost new business opportunities for its member companies.
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