INTERPORC presents its successful strategy to support the internationalization of the sector
The Spanish Interprofessional INTERPORC has participated in a conference organized by the Business Federation of Meat and Meat Industries (FECIC) aimed at its exporting companies. There, its International Director, Daniel de Miguel, has presented the main figures that define the situation of the Spanish pig sector abroad.
During his speech, De Miguel analysed the evolution of Spanish exports from the pork sector, and highlighted that in the last decade “it has been a world reference thanks to its ability to diversify its sales and be present in 130 international markets, positioning a wide variety of meat products”.
On a closer look, sales to the European Union have increased by 29.5% in the last three years, from 1.11 million tonnes in 2020 to 1.45 million tonnes in 2023, consolidating its leadership as a supplier of pork products in Europe.
In terms of the current situation, in the first third of 2024, exports have increased slightly by 0.6% in volume (932,000 tonnes), with a small decline of 0.3% in value (2.9 billion euros). In the case of China, exports have decreased by 14% in volume, although that country remains the main customer of Spanish pork, receiving 18% of the sector's exports. Italy, France, Japan, the Philippines and Poland are the next largest buyers in volume.
De Miguel stressed that the data confirm Spain as a world power in pork. A situation to which the quality and food safety guarantee of its products, as well as the actions carried out by INTERPORC in terms of internationalisation, have contributed decisively, mainly aimed at "boosting knowledge of the pork sector and its products in markets of interest such as China, Japan, the USA, the Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam or Mexico, among others".
He also explained that "we work on actions that promote the marketing of the different products in the sector and we develop various support actions for the Administration for the opening of new markets, providing logistical support for audits in third countries."
During the day, the main current issues of Spanish meat foreign trade were put on the table for analysis and debate: the current situation of negotiations for the opening of new markets (countries and/or products), border controls and export certification procedures, a balance of the latest inspection visits from third countries and upcoming ones planned, or international communication and promotion actions being carried out by the Interprofessional Associations of white pork and beef in target markets.
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