Following customs clearance, beef products are free to be marketed and distributed. There are two specific concerns to the marketing of Canadian beef in China. This has been one of the main hindrances to marketing U.S. beef in China. Price of imported beef is thus a major barrier to market development. The second concern revolves around distribution in both infrastructure and capable domestic companies.
China lacks a national refrigerated distribution network outside of the large cities and ports.
Contacts The following contacts may be of assistance to beef producers interested in marketing Canadian Beef in China.