British pork is set to enter Mexico following the signing of a new £19 million trade agreement between the two nations.
After eight years of talks between UK and Mexican officials, twelve companies from England and Northern Ireland have received approval to export premium British pork to the Mexican market. According to ministers, the deal also grants new export access specifically for producers in Northern Ireland.
The companies will now be able to export pork, offal, and edible by-products to Mexico, offering British pig farmers a market for cuts that are less favored in the UK but are popular among Mexican consumers, particularly in traditional buche-style dishes.
According to government data, Mexico’s pork market has expanded at an average annual rate of 5.4% from 2019 to 2024, and industry experts anticipate the agreement will generate £19 million in revenue during its initial five years.
Daniel Zeichner, UK Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, described the agreement as a major victory for UK pork producers, highlighting that it follows the recent achievement of restarting exports to China.
In addition, the current 20% tariffs on UK pork exports to Mexico will be eliminated once Mexico ratifies the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), finalized last December—a move that will boost the competitiveness of premium British products in the Mexican market.
UK Exports Minister Gareth Thomas said that the elimination of another trade barrier highlights the effectiveness of the UK’s Trade Strategy, which focuses on securing swift agreements that deliver faster benefits to British businesses. It also reflects the government’s efforts to boost exports under the ‘Plan for Change’ and to uphold the country’s food standards.
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