Iran imports 200,000 tons of red meat to stabilize market
Iran will import roughly 200,000 tonnes of red meat this year, covering up to 20 % of domestic demand, to keep the market balanced and prices stable. The plan was announced by the Secretary of the Association of Meat Suppliers and Distributors of Iran, who said the imports are part of a food‑security strategy.
All shipments are subject to strict oversight by Iran’s Veterinary Organization, which conducts multi‑layer health and microbiological checks and requires on‑site inspection teams. New European Union health standards now affect every supplying country except Australia. Brazil, a major supplier, exports meat to more than 170 nations and operates under the Federal Inspection Service (SIF), a highly stringent inspection regime.
Entities: Association of Meat Suppliers and Distributors of Iran · Brazil · British pound · European Union · Iran · Iran Khodro · Iraqi dinar · Saina · Saipa · US dollar
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- [● 2 SOURCES] New EU health regulations affect all meat‑supplying countries except Australia. (Association of Meat Suppliers and Distributors of Iran)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The imports represent up to 20 % of Iran's red meat market demand. (Association of Meat Suppliers and Distributors of Iran)
- [● 2 SOURCES] All meat imports must be approved by Iran's Veterinary Organization and undergo multi‑layer health inspections. (Association of Meat Suppliers and Distributors of Iran)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Iran will import approximately 200,000 tonnes of red meat annually. (Association of Meat Suppliers and Distributors of Iran)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Brazilian Federal Inspection Service (SIF) is among the world’s most stringent inspection systems. (Association of Meat Suppliers and Distributors of Iran)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brazil exports meat to more than 170 countries and uses the Federal Inspection Service (SIF) for stringent quality control. (Association of Meat Suppliers and Distributors of Iran)