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Future prospects for iranian red meat imports

29 Feb 2016

• 29 Feb 15:34

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In past years Iran had been a large importer of sheep meat but economic problems and sanctions effectively meant that imports largely ceased. Is it possible that this could change following sanctions that have now been effectively lifted, which followed the decision of January 16 2016 that the country has now met its internationally agreed nuclear requirements? In contrast to sheep meat, imports of beef and veal have been more substantial in recent years already, with trade having built up again since the early 2000s. Iran is the second largest consumer market in the Middle East and North Africa, after Egypt, with around 80 million consumers. Currently, economic growth. Read more...