A historic agreement boosts the export of Spanish poultry to China.

 

The signing of the agreement took place in Madrid, with the presence of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, louis planes, and Vice Minister of Customs of China, Weihong Lyu.

 

Both representatives highlighted the strength of bilateral trade relations following the signing of the protocol. For Minister Planas, this agreement responds to a "long-standing request" from the Spanish poultry sector, which sees China as a market with great potential for expansion. exportsChina, with its high demand for poultry and related products, represents a valuable opportunity given the marketing limitations in other markets.

 

The new protocol establishes that the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food will be the entity responsible for the inspection and quarantine of poultry meat destined for export to China, as well as for issuing the corresponding veterinary health certificates. This agreement is expected to strengthen the negotiating position of the Spanish poultry sector for future exports to other countries, including the European Union, which will boost the economic viability of the industry.

 

Since June 2018, Spain and China have signed a total of 11 protocols to open the Chinese market to various Spanish agricultural products. The two most recent agreements, related to the expansion of pork products and the export of cherries, were finalized during the Spanish Prime Minister's recent official visit to China on April 11.

 

The 2024 figures reveal the growing Importance of the Chinese market for the Spanish agri-food sector, with exports reaching €1.864 billion, generating a positive balance in the agri-food trade with China of €253 million. Currently, China is positioned as the ninth market in value for Spanish exports and the third outside the European Union, after United Kingdom and United States.

 

Advances in Electronic Certification to Streamline Trade

 

Within the framework of the meeting, Minister Planas and Vice Minister Lyu also made progress on the work plan for the implementation of a system of electronic signature on export certificatesThis plan, which was also signed today in Madrid, aims to improve the effectiveness of risk management procedures of border inspection services, combat fraud and strengthen international trade.

 

According to Minister Planas, the adoption of electronic signatures will "further improve the effectiveness of risk management procedures for border inspection services, combat and prevent fraud against attempts to falsify certificates, and support international trade with simpler procedures."

 

The widespread implementation of electronic certification systems between the two countries is expected to streamline and increase the reliability of information transmission, as well as strengthen the security of documents against possible counterfeiting.