Pork trade declines in the UK during January

Total pig meat imports for the UK reached just under 60,000t in January 2023, falling 2,100t (3.4%) from December 2022. The volume of pig meat imported has dropped 19,100t (24.1%) from January last year. Shipments from the Netherlands and Germany have seen substantial falls, down 51% (11,600t) and 44% (8,100t) from January 2022 levels, likely a result of lower production and therefore reduced supplies available. There has been growth in imports from Denmark, up 1,100t (8%), Ireland up 880t (19%), and Belgium, up 620t (32%). Import volumes for all product categories fell between December and January, with the exception of fresh/frozen pork which recorded a marginal increase, up 1.6% (403t). However, year on year imported volumes of fresh/frozen pork fell by 23.4% (7,600t). Sausages was the only product category to record year on year growth in imports, up 2.9% (310t). Total pig meat exports (excluding offal) were down 3,700t (-19.8%) in January compared to December, and fell 3,900 ...