UK beef exports in September were down slightly from the previous month but up 7% year-on-year, reaching a total of 11,900 tonnes. The first nine months of 2022 saw a 23% increase in beef exports compared to the same period in the previous year, although they were still 7% lower than in 2020. The EU, Ireland, France, and the Netherlands were the main recipients. There was mixed performance in shipments to other countries, with growth in shipments to Japan, Canada, China, and Ghana, but a significant decline in shipments to Hong Kong and the Philippines. Fresh beef exports have seen a 56% year-on-year increase, while frozen beef exports have decreased by 6%. Import volumes of beef remained flat in September but were down 28% year-on-year, with the EU and Brazil being the largest suppliers.