Costa Rica: Pork Producers Affected

The purchase of foreign pork is affecting local producers’ prices.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Between 2009 and 2010 imports of pork grew by over 200%, which has created significant downward pressure on local prices, hurting pig farmers in Costa Rica.

Industry representatives argue that in addition to normal imports, "irregular" imports are being made which are affecting the competitiveness of the domestic industry.

The Chamber of Pork Producers has begun taking steps to correct the situation. One approach to the problem has been to appeal to the Ministry of Foreign Trade, which has pledged to improve customs controls to prevent irregular imports. In addition, the Chamber intends to launch an advertising campaign to promote pork consumption in the country.

A report in Nacion.com notes: "Data provided by the central bank shows that in 2008 the country imported 1,265 metric tons of meat, mainly from the U.S., Canada and Chile. In 2009, the figure rose to 1,413 tons, and last year the number jumped to 4,916 tons, an increase of almost 250% from one year to the next. "

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