New Zealand has reached an agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE) which will allow the elimination of tariffs on beef and sheep meat exports congeladas.
According to Nathan Guy, President of the Meat Industry AssociationThe United Arab Emirates is New Zealand's 21st largest market in terms of value and presents "enormous growth potential." Guy highlighted the importance of the Emirati market for the country's red meat sector, which generated $47 million in export earnings in 2023/24"It is one of the richest economies in the world and there is a growing demand for high-quality, safe, sustainable and nutritious products that New Zealand can provide," Guy said.
He also stressed that with a predominantly Muslim population, the WATER They are a key market for halal-certified meat exports, which accounted for 37% of New Zealand's total red meat exports in 2023/24, worth around $3.000 billion.
For its part, Kate Acland, president of Beef + Lamb New ZealandAcland highlighted the positive impact this agreement will have on New Zealand livestock farmers, who are currently facing economic hardship. “Improving market access for New Zealand beef and lamb is crucial, as approximately 60 percent of export revenue flows directly to farmers,” Acland said. He also emphasized the UAE’s priority on food security and its commitment to environmental sustainability, which aligns perfectly with New Zealand’s environmental credentials.
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