Chile and China strengthen trade ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
Within the framework of the ninth version of Chile Week China, the most important event to promote the country, which takes place in the Asian giant, two protocols were signed that will allow to continue expanding the access of Chilean products to China.
The action took place this week in the city of Beijing, in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alberto van Klaveren, the Minister of the General Administration of Customs of China, Yu Jianhua, the Undersecretary of Agriculture, Ignacia Fernández, and the Vice Minister of Customs of China, Wang Lingjun.
This is a protocol for sending fresh fruit through ports and airports in third countries, which will optimize transport times and improve the condition of the fruit for consumers. The second, meanwhile, expands exports to include refrigerated meats and some frozen by-products, increasing the supply of proteins for Chinese consumers.
"We are very pleased with the implementation of new export protocols that will further strengthen our relationship with China", said Undersecretary Fernández after the signing. The authority explained that this process will allow fresh fruit to be sent by sea and air, improving quality and arrival time.
Regarding the extension of the pork protocol, he said that it will facilitate the export of chilled meat and by-products. "We thank the General Customs Administration for its efforts in establishing these agreements, which not only facilitate exports, but also reflect the trust and friendship between Chile and China, reaffirming our commitment to offer high-quality and safe food for Chinese families", he stressed.
In 2023, shipments from the forestry and agricultural sector to China totaled USD 5,444 million, representing 30.5% of the sector's total exports worldwide. Between January and October 2024, shipments totaled USD 4,975 million, 12.8% more than the same period of the previous year. This growth is mainly due to the good fruit season, with cherries, dried plums, fresh blueberries and also some forestry products such as cellulose and wood standing out strongly.
Regarding meat exports to China, until now, only frozen meat was authorized. Now, thanks to this protocol, chilled meat and some frozen by-products can be exported.
The president of Chilecarne, Juan Carlos Domínguez, who is also present on the tour that is taking place in China, stated that pork represents almost 60% of meat exports to the Asian giant. "Chile was the first country authorized to export this type of meat to China and since 2019 this country has positioned itself as the main destination for Chilean pork exports", he said. He added that "it is great news because it expands market opportunities for our products, improves competitiveness and allows us to continue developing an activity that contributes significantly to the rural sectors of our country".
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