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New Arrangement Simplifies Meat Exports to Egypt

New Arrangement Simplifies Meat Exports to Egypt


A new arrangement signed recently will simplify New Zealand’s meat product exports to Egypt, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) said today.

Under the new arrangement, Egyptian authorities will no longer have to visit each individual meat premises that wishes to export to Egypt.

The arrangement was signed by MPI Director-General Martyn Dunne and Egyptian Deputy Minister for Agriculture Dr Mona Mehrez in Wellington.

“This the first time Egypt has agreed this type of arrangement with any country, and is a clear demonstration of the strength of New Zealand’s meat regulatory programme and our good relationship with Egypt that has developed through years of export, engagement and audit,” says Mr Dunne.

“It’s pleasing New Zealand’s meat regulatory programme meets the expectations of the Egyptian Government. New Zealand has a world class meat regulatory programme, and signing of the arrangement with Egypt further reinforces this.”

The signing was part of a visit by Dr Mehrez and a delegation of senior Egyptian veterinarians to learn about New Zealand’s meat regulatory programme and explore opportunities for collaboration.

This arrangement will make it easier for New Zealand exporters to access the important Egypt market for New Zealand meat products. In the year to 30 June 2017, we exported about $52 million worth of meat products to Egypt.

“New Zealand is proud of its long history of agricultural exports to Egypt,” says Mr Dunne. “We are committed to growing this important trade, a key part of which is through simplifying exporting processes. This arrangement is a great example.”

“Both New Zealand and Egypt have committed to working together to identify areas we can cooperate in, particularly in animal health and husbandry,” says Mr Dunne.

“We look forward to deepening New Zealand’s trading relationship with Egypt even further through sharing our respective knowledge and experience.”


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