These provisional tariffs—ranging from 15.6% to 62.4%—will take effect on September 10.

 

China has stated that the influx of EU pork poses a serious threat to its domestic industry, prompting the imposition of preliminary anti-dumping duties of up to 62.4% on European pork imports valued at more than US$2 billion.

 

China imposed the anti-dumping duties after launching an investigation in June 2024, a move widely seen as a response to the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

 

The European Commission has yet to formally respond to China's latest action but has criticised the investigation, calling it based on "questionable allegations and insufficient evidence"

 

EU pork producers had been watching closely for signs of a negotiated resolution between Brussels and Beijing, hoping to sidestep the steep duties. However, no agreement has materialised, leaving the industry facing significant trade barriers.

 

INAPORC, France's national pork association, has long identified China as a vital trading partner, especially for pork cuts like offal that see limited demand in Europe. In 2023, France exported approximately 115,700 metric tonnes of pork products to China—accounting for 16% of its total pork exports and underscoring the strategic importance of this market. 
 

China says the decision is only preliminary and could be subject to change when the investigation ends in December.