Heads up, trade buffs and foodies! The Ministry of Commerce of the Chinese mainland announced on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, that starting Wednesday, December 17, 2025, it will impose anti-dumping duties on pork and pig by-products imported from the EU 🐷
Key details:
- Duty rates range from 4.9% to 19.8% for EU producers
- Products covered: pork and pig by-products
- Duration: five years
Back in June 2024, the Ministry kicked off an investigation at the request of the China Animal Agriculture Association. After consulting stakeholders and reviewing market data, it concluded that EU pork was dumped and caused significant harm to the domestic industry in the Chinese mainland.
What’s next? EU exporters may feel the pinch, and consumers could see price shifts on everything from ham to bacon. Local producers in the Chinese mainland might breathe a little easier 🛒🍖
This move highlights ongoing efforts to balance fair trade and protect homegrown farmers in a global market. Stay tuned as we track how this will reshape trade flows and your next grocery haul!
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China to impose anti-dumping duties on certain pork imports from EU
cgtn.com
