Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia and China Step Up Cooperation on Meat Trade
Economy
Ulaanbaatar, December 2, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The growing demand for meat and meat products in the Chinese market is creating favorable conditions for the development of Mongolia’s meat sector. The Second Mongolia–China Technical Seminar on Developing Meat and Meat Product Trade was held in Beijing, China, on November 28, 2025.
Representatives
from government agencies, industry associations, and the private sector of both
countries discussed trade, food safety, and export regulations. Representatives
of enterprises from both sides also joined roundtable discussions on increasing
trade volume and streamlining export procedures.
According
to the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry of Mongolia, the two sides agreed
on the potential for cooperation in expanding export volumes, introducing new
product types, and aligning meat hygiene certification with international
standards. The parties also discussed harmonizing regulatory frameworks,
improving information exchange, and strengthening joint actions on the control
of highly contagious diseases. Participants emphasized the need to make the
certification and inspection processes for meat imports and exports more
transparent and efficient.
As
an outcome of the seminar, the two countries reached an understanding to expand
cooperation in meat and meat product trade, food safety, regulatory systems,
and export certification, creating new opportunities for both government and
private sectors. Participants concluded that a foundation has been established for
overcoming challenges in meat production and exports and for developing
mutually beneficial partnerships between the two markets. The event is expected
to contribute meaningfully to bilateral trade and the food supply chain,
marking an important step toward elevating future cooperation.
The seminar
was co-organized by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry of Mongolia,
the Embassy of Mongolia in Beijing, and the Mongolian Meat Association.
