UK lamb exports increase whilst imports ease

Imports Imports of fresh and frozen lamb totalled 2,400 tonnes in October, a 36.9% (1,400 tonne) decrease on September. This decrease is largely due to a seasonal drop in imports from New Zealand. In October, just under 900 tonnes of lamb was imported from New Zealand, which is more than 1,700 tonnes less than the previous month. The drop of imports during the month of October has been seen over the last few years, with imports in 2021 and 2022 averaging 902 tonnes. Shipments were significantly impacted in 2021 due to COVID and container shortages, however, averages for October 2019 and 2020 where considerably higher at 1,540 tonnes. Products Categories It appears that the products being imported are continuing to change, with a significant shift towards frozen lamb entering the UK from New Zealand. In October, 95.7% of New Zealand lamb imports were frozen. When compared with the same month last year, just 75.8% of imported lamb was frozen. Historically, yearly averages have ...