Australia's lamb exports increase sharply

Published 2023년 5월 14일

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In April 2023, Australia saw a 2% increase in lamb exports compared to the previous year, with the largest market being China, the Middle East, and North Africa. However, exports to the US decreased sharply. Mature lamb (mutton) exports also increased by 48%, with China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East being the main importers. Mexico experienced a 992% increase in Australian lamb imports. In Ireland, lamb prices fluctuated, with a 10c/kg increase at Kildare Chilling store due to severe weather affecting sheep production. France has reported a decrease in mutton shops' purchases of lamb due to expected rain, but the market still faces a limited supply and reasonable prices.

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Australia's exports of lamb (Lamb) in April 2023 reached 22.22 thousand tons, up 2% compared to April 2022; in which exports to China, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries increased sharply, but exports to the US decreased sharply. Export of mature lamb (mutton) in April 2023 reached 15.77 thousand tons, up 48% compared to April 2022, of which exports to China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East and Northern countries Africa (MENA) rose, offsetting the decline in the US. Despite the largest volume of lamb exports to China, exports to Mexico posted the strongest increase of 992% year-on-year to 524 tonnes, making Mexico the eighth largest market for Australian lamb exports for the month. April 2023. In Ireland, for the first week of May 2023, lamb prices were stable in some places, but at the Kildare Chilling store they increased by 10c/kg, while other processors fell. Irish sheep production fell due to severe weather in March and April. Furthermore, while the supply ...

Source: Vinanet