U.S. pork exports to Malaysia have gained significant momentum in recent months, due in part to the impact of African swine fever on domestic production and tightening supplies of European pork. While Malaysia is a predominantly Muslim country, the non-Muslim portion of its population has a very strong appetite for pork. Jim Remcheck, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) director of export services, said that in the past it was difficult for U.S. pork plants to gain eligibility for Malaysia, but significant progress has been made.
USMEF is also working to get more U.S. beef plants approved for Malaysia, but unfortunately this process is more difficult.
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