In 2022, the UK exports 372,600 tonnes of pork

Published 2023년 3월 1일

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In 2022, the UK saw a notable increase in the export of pig offal, bacon, and processed pork, with the EU being the primary destination for these exports despite a decrease in pork imports. Overall pork imports in the UK fell by 10% in December 2022 compared to November 2022, and by 8% compared to December 2021. The total pork import volume for 2022 increased by 9% compared to the previous year, largely driven by higher imports of bacon and sausages. The Netherlands and Denmark continued to be the primary suppliers of pork to the UK, although imports from Denmark have been declining since 2017.

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Out of the total volume of pork exported, pig offal reached the highest level of 17,000 tons (up 13%). Besides, bacon increased the most by 63.7% (6,600 tons), while processed pork also increased by 18% (2,395 tons). The volume of exports to the EU in 2022 increased by 29.5% compared to 2021. Meanwhile, the export volume to China decreased by 14% (21,000 tons). UK pork imports in December 2022 reached 63,500 tons, down 10% (6,734 tons) compared to November 2022 and 8% lower than December 2021 (5,751 tons). The monthly import volume in 2022 is generally down. The total volume of imported pork for the whole year of 2022 reached 801,500 tons, up 9% compared to 2021, equivalent to an increase of 69,000 tons. The main products with growth in 2022 are bacon and sausages. In which, imports of bacon increased by 18.8% compared to 2021, sausages increased by 22.1%. Imports of fresh pork decreased slightly and frozen ...

Source: Vinanet