End of crisis: Britain resumes lamb exports

Published Aug 29, 2020

Tridge summary

In June, UK mutton exports increased by 2.9% compared to the same month last year, reaching 750 tons. Despite this, the first half of 2020 saw a 13.3% decrease in exports compared to the same period in 2019, totaling 38,570 tons, due to supply disruptions from the coronary crises. The cost of lamb has risen, with total exports for the first half of the year coming in at 191.1 million pounds. Despite these challenges, the industry is optimistic about the rest of the year due to the resumption of sales and increasing prices. There has also been growing interest in Welsh mutton from non-EU countries, particularly the Middle East.

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Exports of mutton from the UK in June amounted to 750 tons, which is 2.9% more than in the same month last year. In the first half of 2020, exports amounted to 38,570 tons, down 13.3% compared to January-June 2019. This is largely due to supply disruptions due to coronary crises. However, the cost of lamb has increased. In total, in the first half of the year, this meat was exported for a total of 191.1 million pounds (213 million euros). In January-June last year, exports amounted to 187.4 million pounds (209.4 million euros). The trend of resumption of sales, which began in June, as well as rising prices allows industry representatives to make positive forecasts for the year. In June, British lamb exports resumed or increased in various countries, including France, Italy and Switzerland, as well as in a number of other markets, such as Canada, Hong Kong and the Middle East. According to ...

Source: Meatinform