Strengthening the presence of Spanish pork in Malaysia and the Philippines
MOUs are key tools in the international arena to establish the will to collaborate between two or more entities. Although they do not legally commit the parties, they establish a common framework for action and general principles that guide the relationship between the signatories.
Therefore, the way with which these agreements have been approached is not only to increase the volume of exports, but also to share practices and knowledge that promote modern and responsible livestock farming. This way we encourage and promote collaborative ties between companies and professionals from both countries in order to solidify the good relations that already exist and increase the share of business that is already done.
Specifically, the MOUs signed with the Philippines and Malaysia contemplate the exchange of technical information, the organization of joint work days and other activities that will deepen cooperation in the pork sector.
For all these reasons, at INTERPORC we consider that both agreements will open up greater possibilities for our companies to develop in markets that, although they are already among the most important for Spanish pork, at Interprofesional we consider that they have many possibilities of being even better.
The data reached in 2023 places Spain as the leading pork supplier to the Philippine market, a country that has 111.5 million inhabitants. More internally, that country occupies the 5th position in the ranking of destination for our exports by volume, with 144,891 tons, and 12th in value, with 271.5 million euros. To put this information in context, in 2020 the data was 76,019 tons and 98.7 million euros.
If we focus on Malaysia, the data is more modest since its population is only 33.6 million people. However, our sector also has very important figures in that country. Specifically, Malaysia occupies 17th position in volume, with 30,486 tons, and 20th in value, with 88.2 million euros. Comparing it with 2020, that year 2,881 tons were reached for a value of 8 million euros.
In both cases, the increase in quotas in recent years can be observed, which has also allowed for increased trust between suppliers and buyers of both countries, which has been key to reaching the current moment in which the signing of these agreements should mean the beginning of an even more promising commercial future.
That confidence could be felt during its signing, which took place at the INTERPORC stand at the Alimentaria fair in Barcelona. There, in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual expectation, the visit of delegations from both Asian countries symbolized without a doubt a promising future for commercial and technical relations between Spain and these markets.
INTERPORC's strategy with these agreements is not only to consolidate and expand the presence of the Spanish pork sector in key international markets. The promotion of relationships and exchange of technical information also seeks to promote the image of the Spanish pork sector as a sustainable and ethical production model. In that direction, these agreements are a testimony to the international recognition of the quality of Spanish white pigs and their ability to lead by example on issues of animal welfare and sustainability.
Arguments and reasons more than enough for the main markets in the world to continue trusting in the meat and processed products of white pork from Spain to feed their consumers.
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