UK's pork trade falls in January

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 ...