June 16, 2025 – Swine Web News Desk
In a significant step forward for U.S. meat exports, China has approved 106 additional U.S. processing plants to ship pork and poultry products, according to an official notice published by Chinese Customs and reported by Reuters.
The approval, effective for products produced on or after June 12, includes 23 pork plants and 83 poultry facilities. The move follows renewed trade dialogue between the U.S. and China, aiming to restore progress made under the 2020 “Phase 1” agreement that had previously granted broad access for U.S. meat exports.
Earlier this year, many U.S. meat plants lost eligibility to ship to China, creating uncertainty and disrupting international supply chains. This latest development reopens the door for renewed pork exports from approved U.S. facilities, a welcome boost for producers and processors navigating market volatility.
However, the update does not extend to U.S. beef, as registrations for beef plants remain expired, leaving the sector excluded from the latest round of trade relief.
The decision comes against the backdrop of mounting trade tensions. In March, China imposed retaliatory tariffs of up to 15% on $21 billion worth of U.S. agricultural and food products, following renewed levies placed on Chinese goods by the U.S.
For the pork industry, the announcement signals renewed opportunity in one of the world’s largest protein markets, though market watchers remain cautious as geopolitical and regulatory hurdles persist.
Stay tuned to Swine Web for further updates on global pork trade developments.
