Portuguese “horse breeders can now export to Saudi Arabia,” the government said, adding that “this is an important market, in which Portugal expressed interest in 2018, and the process has now been concluded, just one year after the start of negotiations.”


With Saudi Arabia, the number of markets opened by the executive increases to 58, which enable the export of 227 products, 172 of which are of animal origin and 55 of plant origin.


This market joins that of El Salvador and Malaysia, to which Portuguese horse breeders could already export.


On the other hand, negotiations are underway with six other countries, including India and China.


“To start exporting, it is generally necessary to establish phytosanitary or sanitary conditions and requirements with the competent authorities of the countries of destination”, the ministry said.


These requirements must be met and the products to be exported certified by the producers and the Directorate General of Food and Veterinary (DGAV).


The agriculture minister is still working on opening up 57 markets for the export of 269 products, 22 of animal origin and 46 of plant origin.