UK: Lowest pig inventory in a decade drives increased pork imports

Total pig meat imports to the UK in August were recorded at 65,600 t; this is an increase of 230 t compared with the previous month. Compared with August 2022, volumes have grown by 4,700 t. After being in decline for the first four months of 2023, imports have witnessed year-on-year growth since May. UK pork production continues to be impacted by the market conditions of the past two years as domestic supplies remain tight. The English pig population is currently at its lowest in over a decade. Imports of fresh and frozen products, and bacon, increased, however sausages and processed pig meat imports declined month-on-month and year-on-year. Total fresh and frozen pork imports have seen the largest volume gain, up 23% year-on-year to 28,400 t. The bacon category also recorded ...