October 18, 2024

Singapore now welcomes pork from Portugal

Singapore is officially opened to exports of pork and processed products originating in Portugal.

Following a process that began around three years ago within the scope of FILPORC's (the Interprofessional Association of the Pork Industry in Portugal) duties in internationalisation and commercial diplomacy, last September saw the official confirmation of the opening of the Singapore market to Portuguese pork and processed products.

Portuguese operators expect the market to account for exports of around €50 million (US$55 million) a year by 2025.

Singapore is only 20% self-sufficient in pork, so it has strong import needs for this food product.

FILPORC has been working with the official authorities and establishing important contacts with commercial operators. In addition to opening up the market, bilateral contacts have already been established between Portuguese industrialists and Singaporean importers.

The export process will be carried out on a pre-listing basis. Companies on Portugal interested in exporting must apply to the DGAV for a letter of commitment, in order to be qualified to do so.

- Newsletter Suinicultura nº 624