UK: Quality Meat Scotland survey shows a significant rise in the value of Scotland’s red meat and offal exports

Data snapshot from QMS annual export survey (August 2023-July 2024): Iain Macdonald, QMS Market Intelligence Manager, commented: "Our enterprising companies are looking beyond the additional costs and complexities of trading with EU countries from outside the single market, seeking out opportunities which are more profitable than offered by the domestic market. Exporters are clearly taking advantage of tight EU beef and lamb markets, where demand for premium products is strong but local supply is declining. "Export sales remain heavily dominated by EU countries and trade took place with sixteen of the twenty-seven member states. In fact, more than 95% of overall export revenues were generated in EU markets, climbing to 99% for Scotch Lamb". The survey also highlights that Scotland serviced twelve different non-EU markets. Switzerland remained a key outlet for high-value cuts of beef and lamb, while the majority of non-European countries primarily purchased fifth-quarter ...