Prospects of an EU-Mercosur trade agreement for the Dutch agrifood sector

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Abstract

This report provides insights into the current trade relations between the EU and Mercosur and assesses impacts of a comprehensive trade agreement between the two blocs on the Dutch agrifood sector. Trade opportunities of Dutch fruit & vegetables and dairy products would expand if an agreement would reduce the currently high trade costs related to divergent non-tariff measures, such as pest risk analysis procedures and labelling requirements. Beef and poultry supply from Mercosur is very competitive and is expected to gain from any improved access to EU markets, resulting in more competitive pressure for the Dutch industry on its main markets.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationWageningen
PublisherLEI
Number of pages42
ISBN (Print)9789086157068
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Publication series

NameReport / LEI Wageningen UR
PublisherLEI Wageningen UR
No.2015-036

Keywords

  • trade agreements
  • international trade
  • european union
  • agricultural products
  • agricultural sector
  • agroindustrial sector
  • food industry
  • netherlands

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