2022 UK pork imports continue to exceed 2021 volumes

Imports of pork to the UK were 12% up in the first 10 months of 2022, compared with the equivalent period in 2021. Pork imports in October totalled 67,700 tonnes, up 12% on September and 8% compared on October 2021. Fresh/frozen pork continues to hold the largest share of volume at 27,900 tonnes – however this is 5% lower than volumes seen for the category for the same month in 2021. Strong increases continue in the processed, sausage and bacon categories where volumes are up 44%, 23% and 11% respectively year on year. This brings year to date (Jan-Oct) import volumes to 667,600 tonnes, 12% up on 2021. All product categories have seen year on year growth, although this is more subdued for fresh/frozen pork. You read more from AHDB on why pork imports increased in 2022 HERE UK pork exports totalled 28,400 tonnes in October, 2% down on September but 11% up on October 2021. Shipments of offal overtook those of fresh/frozen as the largest product share in volume terms for the first ...