UK beef imports drop as exports rise in September

Published 2021년 12월 17일

Tridge summary

In October, the UK saw a 11% increase in beef imports compared to the same month in 2020, totaling 22,600 tonnes. Ireland was the primary source of these imports, with contributions from Germany and Uruguay as well. Beef exports also increased by 22% compared to September and 13% year-over-year, reaching 10,100 tonnes. Both Ireland and France contributed to the growth in export volumes. Despite an overall decrease of 14% in export volumes from January to October compared to the previous year, the average price of these exports rose by 5%, resulting in a total value of £287 million.

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Original content

The UK’s beef imports were higher than 2020 levels in October, with a total of 22,600 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef brought in, according to the latest HMRC figures. This was 11% more versus the same month a year ago, however it was a 21% drop compared to September. For beef heading out of the country, volumes increased in October. A total of 10,100 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef was exported during the month, up 22% from September and up 13% compared to October last year. The majority of the uplift in imports came from Ireland, while more beef was also imported from Germany and Uruguay. Exports to Ireland – the UK’s largest market – rose, but an increase in exports to France drove the overall volume growth for October. Hannah Clarke, AHDB livestock analyst, commented: “Shipments to the EU as a whole have generally been on an upward trend through 2021, although for the year-to-date (Jan-Oct), volumes are still 14% below the same period a year ago. “Exports to non-EU countries ...

Source: UKFarmbusiness