Overview
- The first tariff‑free honey window of 1,402 tonnes for May–June was snapped up within days under a first‑come, first‑served system.
- Argentina’s Agriculture Secretariat clarified that “year 0” totals 5,000 tonnes, split into three tranches that complete this year’s allocation.
- Exporters and officials from Uruguay and Paraguay objected to the allocation method, and Paraguay requested a reserved share of at least 1,875 tonnes.
- Argentina’s beekeepers’ group SADA said pre‑existing contracts, seasonal shipping peaks, and Argentina’s larger export setup explain why Argentine and Brazilian containers cleared first.
- Beyond honey, dozens of shipments from Mendoza already received lower EU tariffs on wine, olive oil, and other goods, while Argentina’s Rosario exchange projects about $10.53 billion in extra exports over the next decade under broad tariff cuts and rising quotas.