Argentina authorizes the exports of pork, poultry, and beef to the Philippines

The Philippine government has recently recognized the equivalence of the Argentine agricultural control and certification system, SENASA, opening up the opportunity for Argentine establishments to export their production to the Philippines. This development is anticipated to foster greater trade relations between the two countries, particularly in the agricultural sector. In 2023, the Philippines experienced a significant surge in meat and by-product imports, reaching over USD 1.75 billion, with a notable 17% increase in imports from the early months of the year compared to the same period in the previous year. This landmark achievement follows intensive negotiations among various government agencies and embassies from both countries, aiming to provide Argentine producers with access to a rapidly expanding market. A 15-day period has been set for the finalization of market access procedures, during which time Philippine health authorities will evaluate Argentine veterinary certificates and potentially approve new Argentine establishments for export.

The Philippine government has recognized the equivalence of its control and certification system with that of SENASA, which facilitates the authorization of establishments wishing to export their production to that destination. In 2023, the Philippines imported meat and by-products worth more than USD 1.75 billion, with a 17% increase in its imports from January to October compared to the same period of the previous year. This opening allows Argentina to enter a growing market, with sustained demand. The Ministry of Agriculture announced that, after the authorization, a 15-day period was opened to formalize the opening of the market. During this period, the technical teams of the Philippine Health Service will evaluate the veterinary certificates proposed by Argentina, which will also facilitate the authorization of new Argentine establishments interested in exporting. The achievement was the result of intense negotiation work between the Ministry of ...