A Huge Victory - Pork Exports Now Allowed in India

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) applauded the U.S. and Indian government’s announcement to allow imports of U.S. pork and pork products into India, the world’s second-most populous nation. 

“After decades of work, a market that had been closed to U.S. pork is being opened,” said NPPC President Jen Sorenson. “NPPC thanks the U.S. negotiators for reaching an agreement with India on market access for our products. We look forward to the new access, which will allow us to provide affordable, wholesome and nutritious U.S. pork products to consumers in India.”

India, which had a de facto ban on U.S. pork, has a population of 1.26 billion, meaning the potential market opportunity is significant. This agreement with the United States sets the stage for larger trade discussions.

EDITOR’S TAKE:

We can’t emphasize enough the importance of U.S. ag exports when it comes to the overall success and income of American farmers/ranchers. This latest development is welcome news after decades of being denied access to such a potentially large market. Any pork producers in your area will benefit from this latest development. That can only help to improve potential truck sales as well.