British pork can once again be exported to the country’s biggest market – China – with the end of that country’s Covid-era restrictions on UK unprocessed pork exports meaning a potential revenue boost of £80m for the industry.
China bought around £180 million worth of pigmeat in 2023 alone – making them the UK’s biggest non-EU customer. Now, with these restrictions lifted, even more British produce will be heading east.
The development comes after talks during the Foreign Secretary’s recent visit to China. Representatives from Defra and the Department for Business and Trade have worked to get British pork back on Chinese menus in collaboration with industry, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board and the UK Export Certification Partnership.
Minister for Food Security Daniel Zeichner said: ”This is a massive win for British pork producers who will now be able to send their high-quality products to one of our largest markets, worth £180 million.”
