Red meat exports from the UK reach record levels

Published 2023년 2월 20일

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HMRC data shows a 22% increase in the total value of red meat exports, with beef, pig, and sheep meat exports reaching their highest values since 2009. The EU recovery contributed significantly to the increase in beef exports, which saw a 46% rise in value. Pig meat exports to China and the Philippines, and beef exports to Japan and Canada, also saw notable increases. Sheep meat exports were primarily to the EU, making up 94% of the total shipments.

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According to the latest data from HMRC, the total value of red meat shipments increased 22 per cent year-on-year – with over 609,000 tonnes exported around the world, up nine per cent. Beef exports brought the biggest boost to the figures, with the value of shipments up nearly 46 per cent to £640 million – driven by the recovery of trade with the EU. Pig meat exports reached £623 million, up almost 10 per cent, followed by sheep meat exports which were valued at £503 million – a rise of 13 per cent year-on-year. AHDB International Market Development Director Dr Phil Hadley said: “We are thrilled by these latest figures, which show 2022 was an incredibly strong year for all three of our red meat sectors, with values at their highest since records began in 2009. “Last year, we saw strong growth in some of our key target markets, such as Canada, Japan and Europe, which remains the UK’s most valuable market. We also saw new opportunities created for pork exports to Chile and lamb to ...

Source: Ahdb