UK's pork imports continue upward momentum in November

Imports of pig meat to the UK totalled 71,300t in November, up by 1,200t compared to the volumes recorded in October, the forth month in a row to record month-on-month growth. When comparing year on year, there is an increase of 1,000t. For the year to date (January-November), UK pig meat imports totalled 720,100t which is down 2% (-18,100 t) compared to the same period in 2022. Looking into product categories, imports of fresh/frozen pork have recorded the largest increases totalling 3,000 t (11%) for the month of November. Sausages have seen volumes down by 1,000 t (-7%) followed by lower volumes of bacon -900 t (-5%). Processed meat has seen the smallest decline back 3% compared to last year. Multiple factors are contributing to the increase in import volumes. While lower production in the domestic market remains central (UK’s pig population remains at its lowest in over a decade). Lower European pig reference prices which have been declining over the last few months, also ...