Chinese trade authorities have identified three major European pork firms—Danish Crown (Denmark), Vion Food Group (Netherlands), and Litera Meat (Spain)—as primary targets in an ongoing anti-dumping investigation. The probe, which began on June 17, examines pork and pig by-products exported from the European Union (EU) to China in 2023, following complaints from the Chinese Animal Husbandry Association. The investigation assesses whether these imports have harmed Chinese producers and includes 24 Chinese companies, representing a significant portion of the country’s pork production.
The scrutiny comes shortly after the EU imposed anti-subsidy duties on Chinese electric vehicles, suggesting possible retaliatory measures. The investigation could disrupt EU pork exports, valued at nearly 3 billion euros last year, and potentially open opportunities for U.S. pork producers, who have been impacted by previous trade disputes with China and the EU.
Danish Crown, Vion, and Litera are required to submit information to Chinese authorities as part of the investigation, which could conclude by June 17, 2025, with a possible six-month extension. The outcome may have broader implications for international pork trade and the geopolitical landscape of agricultural exports. The EU remains a major supplier of pork to China, alongside other top exporters like Brazil and the United States.
