Chile is preparing to introduce its pork products to Vietnam, aiming to expand exports in Asia’s growing protein markets, local media reports.
Pork is Chile’s largest meat export, with 60% of production destined for international buyers. The country ranks among the world’s top five pork exporters, with major markets in China, Japan, and South Korea. Chilean producers now hope Vietnam will join that list.
Strengthening trade through pork
The pork export initiative reflects Chile’s broader strategy to deepen agricultural ties with Vietnam.
Officials from ChileCarne and ChilePork recently introduced pork products to Vietnamese stakeholders. They expressed confidence in Chilean pork’s compatibility with Vietnamese culinary traditions and market standards.
Chilean authorities in Vietnam emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation and welcomed support from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to facilitate market entry.
Once approved, Chilean pork is expected to reach Vietnamese consumers, marking a new chapter in agri-food trade.
Clean, safe, and fully traceable
Chile’s geography acts as a natural biosecurity shield, keeping its pork industry free from diseases like African swine fever (ASF) and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). Strict hygiene and safety standards are enforced across all facilities.
Each exporting company follows a vertically integrated model, ensuring control over every stage of production.
This system guarantees:
- ✅ 100% traceability
- ✅ Stable supply for domestic and export markets
- ✅ Compliance with Chile’s national food safety protocols
Sustainability at the core
Chile’s pork industry is built on circular economy principles and backed by advanced technologies. About 95% of production meets standards that align with the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Over the past 20 years, the industry has:
- ✅ Reduced water use per animal by 69%
- ✅ Cut greenhouse gas emissions per pig by 24%
- ✅ Treated 82% of livestock waste with modern systems
Producers also recycle nutrients, use byproducts efficiently, and integrate clean energy sources. Animal welfare and biosecurity are continuously improved and verified.