Germany is no longer allowed to export to the Philippines

At the beginning of July, the Ministry of Agriculture in the Philippines decided to temporarily block the import of pork from Germany. This is due to the fact that approximately 250 kilograms of pork from Poland had been discovered in one shipment.

Emmanuel Fantin Piñol, the secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture in the Philippines, has decided to suspend the accreditation of German slaughterhouses for the shipment of pork to the Philippines, several German media reported. This is due to the fact that approximately 250 kilos of pork from Poland were discovered in one shipment.

Poland has banned pork exports to the Philippines† This is because the country is dealing with African swine fever. Piñol also informs us that all shipments that are already en route to the Philippines must be inspected extra.

Major supplier
Germany exported about 88.000 tons of pork to the Philippines last year, making it a major supplier. In addition, Germany has increased its exports to Asian countries in the past period, given the growing demand from the countries. Demand from China in particular is increasing strongly, as a result of the many outbreaks of African swine fever.

Kimberly Baker

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