Beef market update: Increased UK cattle slaughter in October as trade remained strong

게시됨 2024년 12월 6일

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UK beef production saw a significant increase in October, with a 19% rise from September and a 12% increase from October 2023, reaching a total of 92,000 tonnes. This was driven by a 17% increase in prime cattle slaughter and a 32% increase in cull cow slaughter, with record kills in Northern Ireland contributing to the surge. Despite this, fresh & frozen beef imports to the UK have increased by 7% compared to the same period in 2023, with imports from Ireland seeing a notable rise. Meanwhile, UK beef exports have also increased by 10% YoY, with a significant growth in exports to France and Hong Kong.

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UK beef production totalled 92,000 tonnes in October, a significant increase of 19% from September. This was also up on October 2023’s levels by 12% (+10,000 tonnes) with forecasted production expected to reach 933,000 by the end of the year. Prime cattle slaughter grew in October by 17% to 204,000 head, representing a 13% year-on-year increase compared to 2023 and driving growth in overall beef production. Additionally, cull cow slaughter grew by 32% in October compared to the previous month to just under 70,000 head. Although largely a seasonal rise, this figure is still 6,000 head above October 2023 and a 9% year-on-year rise. A key driver of this has record Northern Irish kills of 47,000 head in October, an increase of 13,000 head from the previous month. Reports suggest as well as strong prices, carbon reduction schemes are likely adding incentive to slaughter. Stable year-on-year beef volume sales and market reports suggesting encouraging festive demand are supporting prices ...

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