Iran could offer meat exporting opportunities as sanctions end
Trade relations between Iran and Western nations are expected to receive a boost after a decision in January regarding nuclear requirements.
Iran was found in January to have met its internationally agreed nuclear requirements. The resulting removal of economic sanctions is expected to result in Western products reappearing on Iranian shelves.
Although red meat was not directly placed under sanction, exports to Iran have been curtailed by the lack of general trade relations between Tehran and the west. The British marketing body AHDB Beef and Lamb notes that the normalisation has brightened prospects, though it is expected government policy in Iran will have an impact on future levels of red meat imports.