Public ID: PID-9NQJ89

UK permitted to export trout to China

in China

Trade barrier summary

China required a completed risk assessment on UK trout before trade was able to begin. Defra and DBT worked with the General Administration of Customs China (GACC) to agree on a protocol for farmed aquatic products, which came into effect on 29 January 2026. This provides the necessary health and certification framework for GACC to approve imports of trout. This will enable UK exporters to export trout shortly using an updated export health certificate.

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Sectors affected

• Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets
• Food and drink

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Resolved

Yes - January 2026

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Date reported

23 January 2019

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Last updated

11 March 2026

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Public ID

PID-9NQJ89

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