March 22, 2022

UK pork now permitted for export to Chile

The UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs said UK pork is now permitted for export to Chile for the first time, in a move projected to be worth GBP 20 million ~(US$26.2 million; GBP 1 = US$1.31) in the next five years.

The move follows UK pork access to Mexico and Taiwan, and builds on measures introduced by the ministry such as the immediate review of fairness in supply chains in the swine industry using powers under the Agriculture Act 2020.

Victoria Prentis, UK Farming Minister, has organised discussions with farmers and industry representatives and spoken to agricultural leads at major banks to ensure assistance to swine farmers.

The UK government has announced several schemes, which include the Private Storage Aid Scheme, Slaughter Incentive Payment Scheme, and a bespoke temporary visa scheme for pork butchers.

The UK exported GBP 339 million (~US$445 million) worth of pork last year, with non-EU countries accounting for two thirds of the exports. Chile has now opened up their market to imports from 27 UK companies such as those in Angus, Armagh, Wrexham and Suffolk.

The UK government, the UK Export Certification Partnership (UKECP) and Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will continue to expand market access for the country's agriculture sector.

-      UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs