China (AGA) authorizes the import of Spanish cherries

On August, 2025, The General Administration of Customs of China (AGA) has authorized the import of Spanish cherries, the AGA published the register of authorized entities, and the market became officially open. The protocol will be in force for three years.

Spain's exports to China have been growing, though trade remains a small part of Spain's total exports.

In 2023, Spain exported approximately €8.87 billion (US$8.87 billion) worth of goods to China.

In 2024, Spain exported Agro-food products to China worth 1,864 million euros, with a positive balance of 253 million euros.

China is Spain's ninth largest market in terms of value and the third largest non-EU market after the United Kingdom and the United States. Look at this recent article from Freshplaza

The General Administration of Customs of China (AGA) has authorized the import of Spanish cherries on August 14, the AGA published the register of authorized entities, and the market became officially open. The protocol will be in force for three years.

"Cherry production has continued to grow in recent years, so any new market that can be opened up will always have a positive impact," says Mónica Tierno, general manager of the Agrupación de Cooperativas del Valle del Jerte.

Under the supervision of the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, only cherries from registered orchards can enter the packing warehouse for sorting and processing.

China is Spain's ninth largest market in terms of value and the third largest non-EU market after the United Kingdom and the United States.

In 2024, Spain exported Agro-food products to China worth 1,864 million euros, with a positive balance of 253 million euros....See more from Freshplaza  here

In conclusion, Spain and China have reached seven agreements aimed at facilitating the sale of various Spanish food, health, and cosmetic products to China, as well as increasing collaboration between the two countries in areas such as culture, science, and education.

In fact, over the past 20 years since China and Spain established a comprehensive strategic partnership, the two countries have always respected each other and engaged in friendly cooperation.

Here is what to know, Spain exports primarily food products, including pork and olive oil, as well as pharmaceuticals, machinery, and transportation equipment to China,

Here is getting exciting, Spain is a significant pork exporter, and its olive oil exports have also seen substantial growth in recent years. China is a growing market for Spanish goods. Agreements to increase market access for products like poultry and medical devices have been made to further facilitate exports to China.

But here is what's interesting, Spanish Export food and agricultural products to China focus on: pork, olive oil, and poultry meat.

Spain is the EU's leading pork exporter to China, with substantial volumes shipped annually. Moreover, China has emerged as a significant and rapidly growing market for Spanish olive oil. In addition, Protocols have been signed to enable Spanish poultry meat exports to China.

More importantly, Spanish agricultural products gain more Chinese market access in 2025 and beyond, as a matter of fact, In April 2025, agreements were made to strengthen Spain's position as a pork exporter to China, following a similar protocol for poultry meat exports in the same month.

China is growing demand for Spanish food, outside of pork, China is becoming a vital destination for Spanish olive oil, with exports increasing significantly over the past two decades.