Mexico opens doors to imports of British pork

The Mexican market is now open for British pork for the first time, which means a potential boost of £50m for the UK over the first five years of trade.

Mexico has now officially opened its doors to British pork for the first time. Global UK pork exports were worth over £421 million to the UK economy in 2020, reaching 75 export markets worldwide. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, access to the Mexican market alone is estimated to be worth £50 million to UK pork producers over the first five years of trade.

This development follows over four years of negotiations and inspections. The Mexican National Department for Health, Safety and Agricultural and Food Quality (SENASICA) inspected numerous premises throughout the UK during a visit which occurred in February 2020, which led to a decision to approve four processing facilities and four associated cold stores in England and Wales.

Mexico is the second Latin American market open for British pork, after the Dominican Republic.

September 2, 2021/ United Kingdom Government/ United Kingdom.
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