China Extends Anti-Dumping Probe on EU Pork Imports
China Extends Anti-Dumping Probe on EU Pork Imports
Global Markets – 13 June 2025 – China has announced a six-month extension to its anti-dumping investigation into pork products imported from the European Union, delaying a final decision until 16 December. The probe, which commenced in mid-June 2024, is widely interpreted as a countermeasure following the EU’s implementation of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle exports.
The ongoing investigation significantly impacts EU pork exports worth over US$2 billion, primarily affecting major producers such as Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark. China, the world’s largest consumer of pork, stated that the extension was necessary due to the “complexity” of the case. This delay comes amid reports that China and the EU are nearing an agreement concerning the contentious electric vehicle tariffs.
A considerable proportion of the EU’s pork shipments to China includes offal, such as pig ears, noses, and feet, which are highly valued in Chinese culinary traditions. In 2024, China imported pork valued at US$4.8 billion, with over half of these imports originating from the European Union, led by Spain. The extension of the probe has been met with cautious reactions from representatives within the EU’s pork industry.
Original source: UkrAgroConsult: China delays decision on EU pork imports
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