AHDB: UK trades less pig meat in August

Total exports of pig meat from the UK totalled 28,600 tonnes in August, a 3% (1,000 tonnes) decrease compared to July and down 9% (3,000 tonnes) year on year, according to a special report from AHDB analyst Freya Shuttleworth. This brings year to date (Jan – Aug) export volume to 255,100 tonnes, 8% (18,000 tonnes) higher than in the same period last year and almost level (-500 tonnes) with the same period in 2020. Processed pig meat was the only product category to see in month on month growth in August. When compared to August 2021, processed pig meat and bacon have seen an increase of 30% in export volumes, while all other product categories recorded declines. So far this year (Jan-Aug), year on year growth in shipped volumes has been seen for all key product categories. Fresh/frozen pork remains the largest product category for exports, with a 53% market share, which has increased from 48% last year. Total exports of fresh/frozen in the 8 months of 2022 were up 4,300 tonnes ...