UK lamb production fell by 7.8% in the first 9 months of 2024

Published 2024년 10월 28일

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The UK has experienced a decrease of 7.9% in the number of clean sheep slaughtered in the first 9 months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with no month this year surpassing 1 million slaughtered. To compensate for the reduced domestic production, imports of fresh and frozen lamb have increased significantly, particularly from New Zealand and Australia. Despite both countries being in economic recession, their lamb exports to the UK have risen due to the decline in their own slaughter rates. Meanwhile, UK lamb exports have also seen a 7% drop in the first eight months of 2024, with the majority of the exports being sent to the EU for processing.

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The number of clean sheep slaughtered in the first 9 months of 2024 was 8.19 million, down nearly 700,000 (7.9%) compared to the same period in 2023. In September 2024 alone, it was 939,000, up slightly by 2,600 compared to August 2024, but down 61,500 compared to September 2023. So far this year, no month has exceeded 1 million slaughtered, indicating tighter supply than in previous years. In the first 8 months of 2024, the UK's fresh and frozen lamb imports totaled 47,200 tonnes, up 14,200 tonnes compared to the same period in 2023. Monthly imports increased sharply compared to last year, increasing by 1,000 - 2,600 tonnes per month. In August 2024 alone, imports were 6,300 tonnes, down 900 tonnes from July 2024 but up nearly 2,000 tonnes from August 2023. The increase in volume compared to last year was due to lower production this year, leading to higher imports to meet demand. In August 2024, the UK imported 3,700 tonnes of fresh and frozen lamb from New Zealand and just ...

Source: Vinanet