中国与西班牙农产品贸易按下“加速键”

Group 1 - The demand for high-quality meat products in China is rapidly increasing, with a nearly threefold growth in pork import-export trade deficit from 2015 to 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of approximately 12.63% [1] - Spain has become a significant supplier of agricultural products, including wine, olive oil, and pork, to the Chinese market, with agricultural products now serving as a crucial "cooperation anchor" in Sino-Spanish trade [1] - China ranks as the ninth-largest market for Spanish agricultural and food product exports, and the third-largest non-EU export destination after the UK and the US [1] Group 2 - The pork products sector is the most substantial area of cooperation in Sino-Spanish agricultural trade, with Spain's pork exports to China expected to reach 540,000 tons and over €1.097 billion in 2024, accounting for nearly 20% of Spain's total pork exports [2] - In April 2025, an agricultural cooperation agreement was signed to expand market access for Spanish pork products in China over the next five years, further solidifying trade relations [2] - By July of this year, Spain's pork export value to China reached €700 million, indicating a significant increase compared to the previous year, with expectations for the total annual export to exceed 2024 figures [2] Group 3 - Beyond pork, Spain is also promoting the export of other specialty agricultural products such as fresh cherries and olive oil to China, driven by policy guidance and market demand [3] - Grupo Jorge, one of Spain's largest meat companies, has been a key supplier of pork products to China since entering the market in the 2010s, focusing on fresh pork and traditional Spanish ham [3] - The company's operations also extend to organic agriculture and renewable energy, showcasing a commitment to carbon neutrality and providing a model for Sino-Spanish cooperation in addressing climate change and promoting green transformation [3]