Fervor for Argentine pork in China: "We can not cope, there is a huge interest" – 14/05/2019

The Sial of China debuted Tuesday, one of the most recognized food fairs in the world, and Argentina has an exceptional presence. A sector that stands out is the pig, very excited after the recent opening of the Chinese pork market in Argentina. The secretary of agribusiness, Luis Etchevehere, and the ambbadador of Argentina in China, Diego Guelar, have already visited him.

"We can not cope, the Argentine pig is attracting a lot of interest," he said. Clarín Rural Lisandro Culbado, president of the Argentine Association of Pork Producers (AAPP), who participates in the fair.

This "fervor" of China to import pork is consequence of the outbreak of swine fever that forced to sacrifice between 100 and 150 million animals. According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), pork production in China in 2018 reached 54 million tons, while domestic consumption exceeded 55 million tons. per capita consumption has reached nearly 40 kilos per year.

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In any case, the official maintained that On the first day of the Sial, no business was over yet. "China has stocks of frozen animals and meat to stock until July. From there, the need to buy pork will be emphasized, "he added, adding that this market will be officially activated by Argentina next week so that Argentina can begin shipping its goods.

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In this line, Culbado pointed out that consultations are not done by cuts, but mainly by by-products, like the legs, the head, the ears and the belly, in which the sanitary protocol between the two nations still does not include it.

"First of all, let 's show the seriousness and we are up to the task, then see the second step, the one that can earn more money in the Chinese market," said Culbado.

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It should be recalled that the opening of the Chinese local pork market was announced by the same president, Mauricio Macri. The first three refrigeration plants for export have already been discussed: La Pompeya, Campo Austral and Paladini. And there are 22 other factories in progress.