China introduces temporary anti -dumping agents to the import of pork from the EU

The Ministry of Trade of the PRC (MOFCOM) announced on Friday the imposition of “temporary anti -dumping agents” on the import of pork and pork offal from the EU. The decision is the result of a preliminary investigation, which showed that EU products were sold on the Chinese market at low prices.

“Preliminary evidence indicates that the pork imported from the EU and its offal were druping, which caused significant damage to the national (food) industry. The causal relationship between dumping and the damage suffered was established,” Mofcom said.

As transferred in a press release, a dumping margin for EU companies was set at the level of 15.6 to 62.4 percent. No further details have been provided.

The investigation in this matter was initiated on June 17, 2024 at the request of the Chinese Association of Animal Breeders. Beijing then indicated three European companies – Dutch Vion, Danish Danish Crown and Spanish Przedsiębiorstwo Letters.

The Ministry of Trade assured that the proceedings were conducted in a “fair, impartial, open and transparent manner,” in accordance with Chinese law and the principles of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The final investigation results are to be announced by December 16 this year.

According to observers, this investigation is, as well as proceedings in the case of Cognac with the EU, is a retaliation for duties imposed by the community on Chinese electric vehicles.

Spain was one of the 12 countries that abstained from the EC on October 4 last year. The Netherlands and Denmark voted for the acceptance of customs duties as “electrics” in the amount of 7.8 percent. up to 35.3 percent They are additionally applied, regardless of 10 % applicable in the EU. for imported cars.

According to the data of the industry organization, Spain, Spain is the largest exporter of pork products from the EU to China – in 2023 it sold over 560 thousand to this country. tons of products with a total value of EUR 1.2 billion. The Netherlands and Denmark took second and third place, with exports worth over EUR 576 million and EUR 511 million, respectively.

From Beijing Krzysztof Pawliszak (PAP)

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