NZ allocated 206,000-tonne tariff-free beef quota under China’s safeguard mechanism, providing sufficient headroom for current export volumes.
Category: Meat & Seafood
Beef, lamb, and seafood exports
China’s Beef Safeguard Measures Support Domestic Industry, Not Restrict Trade: MOFCOM
China’ s Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian has confirmed that beef safeguard measures, implemented from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, are designed to support the domestic industry rather than restrict normal trade. As of 1 June 2026, Australian beef imports had reached 90% of its annual country-specific quota, nearing the threshold…
Norwegian Seafood Steps Up China Market Push to Drive Salmon Consumption Boom
Norway’ s seafood council launched its largest-ever China promotion campaign, “ Haaland: I Choose Norwegian Salmon, ” on 3 June 2026, partnering with 30 retailers across approximately 750 stores in nearly 180 cities. Norwegian salmon exports to China reached 52,446 tonnes in January-May 2026, up 55% year-on-year, with export value rising 48% to NOK…
China Lifts Foot-and-Mouth Disease Ban on Brazilian Beef: GACC Announcement No. 75 of 2026
China’ s General Administration of Customs (GACC) and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) jointly announced on 29 May 2026 the lifting of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) restrictions on northern Brazil, effectively recognising all of Brazil as FMD-free. This revokes import bans dating back to 2002,2005, and 2009. Brazil is already China’s largest beef…
New Zealand March Exports Hit Record NZD 7.94 Billion, China Up 11.1%
New Zealand exports rose 7.3% year-on-year to a record NZD 7.94 billion in March 2026. This surpassed market expectations and marked a significant recovery from earlier weakness. Exports to China, New Zealand’s largest trading partner, increased 11.1%. The growth was primarily driven by dairy produc
New Zealand Concludes Free Trade Agreement Negotiations with India After Nearly 20 Years
In January 2026, New Zealand announced the conclusion of Free Trade Agreement negotiations with India after nearly 20 years of talks. The agreement will eliminate the 33% tariff on New Zealand sheepmeat exports to India. India’s economy is projected to become the world’s third largest within five ye
China Beef Safeguard Measures Unlikely to Restrict New Zealand Exports, Says Trade Minister Todd McClay
China has implemented a three-year tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system on beef imports effective January 1, 2026, applying to all major beef trading partners including New Zealand. New Zealand receives an annual duty-free quota of 206,000 tonnes, rising to 214,000 tonnes in subsequent years, worth up to NZ$1.75 billion if fully utilised, representing approximately 8%…