The Government has secured a new trade deal with Mexico for British pork exports. Twelve businesses across the UK have been selected to supply pork to Mexico as part of the £19m deal.

The new agreement will provide new access specifically for Northern Irish farmers.

Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner said: “British pork is renowned for its exceptional quality and high welfare standards, so it’s no surprise to see global demand continuing to grow.

“This is a tremendous win for our pork producers and builds on our recent success in resuming exports to China. It demonstrates this government’s unwavering commitment to securing better trade deals for British farmers and food producers and will boost their incomes as part of our Plan for Change.”

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Farmers will be able to access the Mexican market, as well as sell parts of pork not widely consumed in the UK but popular in Mexico.

Mexico’s pork market went up by 5.4% yearly between 2019 and 2024 and is projected to bring in £19m within the next five years.

Exports Minister Gareth Thomas added: “British pork is the best in the world, and this £20 million export win will boost farming and rural communities across the nation.

“The removal of yet another trade barrier is testament to our Trade Strategy, which focuses on quick deals that deliver faster benefits to UK businesses, and shows how this government is boosting exports as part of our Plan for Change while upholding our world-leading food standards.”

The sites selected include:

Cranswick Country Foods PLC – Hull, Watton, and Ballymena

Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd – Spalding and Westerleigh, Bristol

Thermotraffic Ltd – Wrexham

Magnavale Chesterfield Ltd – Chesterfield

ABP Cold Store – Hull

Americold Spalding Ltd – Spalding 

Turners (Soham) Ltd—Suffolk

Karro Food Group – Cookstown

Interfrigo Ltd – Antrim