Under the terms of the agreement, Malaysia will grant access to all U.S. facilities listed in the official Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Meat, Poultry and Egg Product Inspection Directory. The deal does not require any additional product or facility registration and recognizes the standard FSIS export certificate, simplifying trade procedures for exporters.
Cambodia signed a similar agreement, accepting the same terms, which further expands U.S. export potential in Southeast Asia.
A key component of the Malaysia deal is the country’s agreement to recognize the U.S. African Swine Fever (ASF) protection zones within 15 months of signing. This ensures that, in the event of a localized ASF outbreak, trade with unaffected regions of the U.S. can continue—an important measure to maintain export stability and prevent blanket restrictions.
According to NPPC data, U.S. pork exports to Malaysia reached $24.5 million in 2024, a notable figure given that only eight American plants were previously authorized for export. Over the past five years, exports to Malaysia have surged by more than 1,700%, highlighting rapid market expansion and strong demand for U.S. pork products.
NPPC emphasized that the agreement with Malaysia marks another major achievement for the U.S. pork sector, which continues to diversify its export markets, particularly in Asia—where demand for high-quality protein products remains consistently strong.
PigUA.info based on PigProgress.net