China reduces final tariffs on European pork, and Spain minimizes the impact by placing itself in the lowest range
Specifically, the final tariffs are 4.98% for the Spanish company Litera Meat, 18.68% for the Danish company Danish Crown, and 19.8% for the Dutch company Vion. Furthermore, companies considered cooperating partners-including most of the Spanish ones-will be subject to a 9.8% tariff, representing a 50% reduction compared to the provisional rate currently in effect.
The Interprofessional Agri-food Association for White Pigs ( INTERPORC ) points out that this reduction, especially significant for Spanish companies, is the result of the “intense technical and diplomatic cooperation maintained with the Chinese authorities”.
Thus, both INTERPORC and the Spanish exporting companies have collaborated actively and transparently and have maintained close contact during this time with the Chinese and Spanish administrations in a complex international context, marked by the need to guarantee trade relations based on dialogue, technical rigor and respect for international standards.
For the Interprofessional Association, these reductions demonstrate China's confidence in the quality, food safety and professionalism of European pork, as well as in the responsiveness and transparency of the companies and the Spanish Interprofessional Association, whose contribution has been key throughout the process.
In a global context where China is the main destination for pork from the European Union, with more than 1.1 million tons imported in 2024, these figures confirm the competitive value of the European sector and its solid reputation among Chinese buyers.
INTERPORC emphasizes that this result should also be interpreted strategically: the European pork sector has not only effectively defended its commercial interests, but has also strengthened its relationship with a key global partner, demonstrating that commitment to good business practices and transparency generates tangible benefits for European exports.
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