UK pork imports rise in May

Imports UK pork imports for the month of May amounted to 68.6 thousand tons. This is an increase of almost 9,300 tonnes swt (16%) on April levels and 2% (1,600 tonnes swt) compared with May 2022 levels. The lower availability in the domestic market has been the determining factor for this increase. The main source of UK imports in May was Denmark at 14,100 tonnes swt, up 3,000 tonnes swt from April levels. This was followed by imports from Germany and the Netherlands at 13,300 tonnes and 12,200 tonnes respectively. The most significant changes in the year were observed in imports from Denmark and Belgium, which had shipped volumes of 1,800 tons and 1,600 tons, respectively. Fresh and frozen pork volumes continue to hold the largest share of the import market. In May there were 29.2 thousand tons, 3.8 thousand tons more than in April. Bacon imports stood at 15,300 tonnes swt while sausage imports totaled 13,100 tonnes swt for the month, up 1,900 tonnes swt and 2,000 tonnes swt ...