China Confirms Five Year Tariffs on EU Pork
Irish Pork Sector Hit by Five Year Chinese Anti Dumping Tariffs
The Irish pork sector is set to face five years of additional trade pressure after China confirmed anti dumping tariffs on EU pork imports, a move that will directly affect Irish and other European producers. The new duties, ranging from 4.9% to 19.8%, come into force this week and are widely viewed as part of a broader trade dispute between China and the EU.
While the final tariff levels are significantly lower than the provisional duties of up to 62.4% announced earlier this year, they still represent a substantial barrier for exporters. In 2024, Ireland shipped more than 61,000 tonnes of pigmeat to China, worth almost €100 million, underlining the importance of the Chinese market to the sector.
Source article: Irish Examiner | 16 December 2025
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