Spanish pork exports disrupted by ASF restrictions
Spanish Pork Exports Hit as One Third of Certificates Blocked After ASF Outbreak
Spain’s pork export trade has been disrupted after around one third of export certificates were blocked following the recent African swine fever (ASF) outbreak.
According to reporting by The Straits Times, restrictions were introduced after ASF was detected in wild boar near Barcelona.
Spanish authorities said exports within the European Union have remained largely unaffected, but several international markets have imposed controls or bans on Spanish pork.
The Spanish agriculture minister indicated that the situation is being closely managed, though the loss of export certificates is already impacting trade flows.
The development highlights how rapidly animal disease outbreaks can affect global pork markets, particularly for major exporters such as Spain.
Source: The Straits Times | 17 March 2026
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