July 22, 2024

 

China targets Danish, Dutch, and Spanish firms with anti-dumping investigation into EU pork imports

 

 

China announced an anti-dumping investigation into pork imports from the European Union on July 18, singling out Danish, Dutch, and Spanish firms as key focus of the probe.

 

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said the investigation would scrutinise specific pork products and by-products originating from the EU between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023.

 

Initial sampling results revealed that the top three EU exporters by volume during the investigation period were Danish Crown, Vion Boxtel from the Netherlands, and Litera Meat from Spain. The firms are required to complete a research questionnaire within the designated timeframe.

 

The ministry will assess any damages incurred by Chinese industries from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023.

 

Chinese companies slaughtered 44.78 million pigs last year, accounting for 6.16% of China's total pork production, according to an official statement.

 

The investigation follows the EU's imposition of provisional tariffs of up to 37.6% on electric vehicles manufactured in China.

 

The investigation, initiated on June 17, will focus on imports during 2023 and potential harm to the Chinese pork industry from 2020 to 2023. It is slated to conclude before June 17, 2025, with a possible six-month extension under special circumstances.

 

Spain is China's main pork supplier, with exports amounting to €7.5 billion in 2023.

 

Spain is also the EU's leading exporter of pork products, while the EU remains the world's largest exporter of pork and pork by-products, particularly to East Asia, including China.

- EFE