Madagascar has made a major entry into the Chinese market, sending its first shipment of lamb products to Hunan Province. This delivery marks China’s first import of lamb from Africa, following last year’s approval of Madagascar lamb for the Chinese market.
Weighing over 900 kilograms and packed into 50 units, the shipment was transported from Madagascar by air to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport before reaching Hunan’s meat inspection site by truck.
Experts see this as a key step toward stronger agricultural trade ties between China and Africa. With policies favoring such exchanges, China is expected to expand its agricultural imports from the continent. While meat imports from Africa are just beginning, agricultural imports are on the rise, showing promising growth.
During the recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, China announced zero-tariff benefits for 33 African nations, further paving the way for increased exports from Africa. These policies include faster customs processes, quarantine green channels, and harmonized standards, all designed to enhance the flow of goods between the two regions.
China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) laid out comprehensive guidelines in July 2023, covering everything from quarantine protocols to production and certification standards, enabling Madagascar lamb to officially enter China. Hunan customs, which has already greenlit wild seafood from Kenya and dried chilies from Rwanda, added Madagascar lamb to its growing list of approved imports.
Trade between China and Madagascar continues to expand, with the total trade volume reaching 6.88 billion yuan ($971 million) between January and July this year, reflecting a 0.9% increase from last year.
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