First shipment of Russian pork arrives in China
First Shipment of Russian Pork Arrives in China
In a historic move, the first shipment of Russian pork arrives in China, marking the end of a 15-year ban. Chinese authorities lifted African swine fever restrictions in September 2023, paving the way for renewed trade.
The 27-ton consignment originated from the Belgorod region. Russia’s Miratorg holding produced the meat and began its journey on 7 March 2024. It was loaded onto a refrigerated container train at Selyatino, then shipped to Vladivostok. From there, the cargo sailed to Nansha port in China. The journey concluded with the shipment arriving at its destination on 13 April 2024. The entire process took approximately one month.
“Our aim is to expand supply volumes in the coming years and tailor products to Chinese preferences,” said Miratorg’s press service. They highlighted their full control over product traceability—from field to table—and pledged to meet all Chinese veterinary standards.
This shipment, supervised by Rosselkhoznadzor (Russia’s veterinary authority), was handled by Fesco’s subsidiary, Dalreftrans. It received Beijing’s approval based on strict sanitary and quarantine standards.
Furthermore, the success has not been isolated. By early April, another Russian enterprise dispatched three additional pork by‑product shipments to China, totaling nearly 168 tonnes.
Overall, this event signals a turning point for Russian pork exports. It represents the first of many potential shipments that could reshape trade between Russia and China.
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