A number of British meat products will be permitted in Mexico for the “first time” under a new trading agreement, it has been announced.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) said the changes will boost the British farming industry by around £50 million over the next five years.
According to the report, British farmers and food producers will be able to export British pork to Mexico for the first time.
It comes after the Mexican National Department for Health, Safety and Agricultural and Food Quality (SENASICA) approved British pork products for consumption in Mexican markets.
According to the latest statistics, the British pork export market is worth around £421 million annually, reaching 75 export markets worldwide.
The British pork market is not the only industry to benefit from trading independence. Earlier this year, it was announced that British beef farmers could now export products to the USA, while UK poultry, beef and lamb could be exported to Japan.
Welcoming the news, UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Richard Irvine, said: “The UK is proud of our high standards of food safety and the quality of food we are able to produce.
“Gaining access for the export of British pork to Mexico represents yet another success for British Industry and continues to enhance our global reputation for excellence.”
Defra Secretary of State George Eustice added: “Access to the Mexican market, with its substantial demand for high-quality pork, will be a welcome boost for our pig farmers and producers.
“This is a significant development, which will reinforce our global reputation for quality food and drink.”
The Government says the deal will also support the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), one of the largest free-trade areas in the world.
Access to the £9 trillion market would cut tariffs for many UK industries, including tech, food and drink, and automotive, making products and services cheaper to import and export.
The UK formally applied to join the partnership in February this year.
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