UK's pork trade falls in January

Published 2023년 3월 20일

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In January 2023, the UK saw a decrease in total pork imports by 3.4% compared to the previous month and 3.4% compared to January 2022, with the Netherlands and Germany experiencing significant drops. However, imports from Denmark, Ireland, and Belgium increased. Pork exports also declined by 19.8% from December and 20.7% from January 2022, with notable decreases in shipments to China, Ireland, and France. Despite the monthly decline, there was year-on-year growth in exports to EU countries. All product categories experienced a drop in export volumes between December and January, though most saw year-on-year growth.

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Imports Total pork imports into the UK reached just under 60,000t in January 2023, down 2,100t (3.4%) from December 2022. 1%) compared to January last year. Shipments from the Netherlands and Germany saw substantial declines, down 51% (11,600 t) and 44% (8,100 t) from January 2022 levels, likely as a result of lower production and therefore reduced available supplies. There was growth in imports from Denmark, with an increase of 1,100 t (8%), Ireland with an increase of 880 t (19%) and Belgium with an increase of 620 t (32%). Import volumes of all product categories fell between December and January, with the exception of fresh/frozen pork, which recorded a marginal increase of 1.6% (403t). However, fresh/frozen pork import volumes were down 23.4% (7,600 t) year-on-year. Sausages was the only product category to record year-on-year growth in imports, rising by 2.9% (310t). Exports Total pork exports (excluding offal) were down 3,700 t (-19.8%) in January from December, and down ...

Source: Suinoculturaindustrial