Litera Meat Strengthens Its Position Following MOFCOM’s Preliminary Anti-Dumping Investigation Results

Litera Meat | September 5, 2025

Following the recent communication issued by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) on the preliminary results of the antidumping investigation into the European pork sector initiated last year, Litera Meat states the following:

• The company, headquartered in Binéfar (Huesca | Spain), was selected along with other two European meat companies —Danish Crown (Denmark) and Vion (Netherlands)— due to its export volume and significant representation in the overall pork meat exports from Europe to the People’s Republic of China.

• Since the launch of the process in July 2024, Litera Meat has represented the Spanish pork sector with transparency and exemplary, maintaining close collaboration with all parties involved.

• In mid-July 2025, MOFCOM authorities carried out an on-site inspection to verify in detail the data and information submitted. Over three consecutive days, company executives and managers worked closely with the Chinese authorities, providing immediate and accurate responses to their requests.

• As a result of this thorough investigation, Litera Meat has emerged stronger with a tariff rate of 15.6%, 4.4 percentage points lower than the 20% stipulated for other Spanish meat companies. The difference is more sustancial compared to the companies also selected in the investigation, with 31.3% for the Danish company Danish Crown and 32.7% for the Dutch company Vion.

• The outcome of the antidumping investigation reflects Litera Meat’s commitment to the pork sector and the professional and exemplary responsibility with which this entire process has been handled, in which the company has played a crucial and decisive role for the Spanish pork sector.

• Litera Meat also wishes to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and responsibility of its entire team during this exceptional process, while reaffirming its readiness to continue cooperating with authorities and institutions in the future.

• While the result is positive for the company, it is important to highlight that it entails a reduction in margins of between €8 and €10 per live pig, as well as restrictions on exporting certain by-products to China, which will be classified as Sandach products.