Trade data highlights importance of UK pork to EU

Published 2022년 12월 5일

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EU imports of fresh and frozen pig meat from the UK for September increased by 8.9% compared to August and by 7.5% compared to the previous year, totaling 14,100 tonnes. The total import volume from January to September reached 127,300 tonnes, a 27.6% increase compared to the same period last year. The UK accounts for 81.2% of the market share, supplying the EU with 103,300 tonnes, while Switzerland is the next largest supplier with less than 9,000 tonnes. The imports have seen an uplift across all categories, with Brexit legislation initially impacting trade but the market is now trending back towards earlier trading trends.

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EU imports of fresh and frozen pig meat from the UK for September totalled 14,100 tonnes, up 1,150 tonnes (8.9%) on August, according to AHDB analyst Charlotte Forkes-Rees, highlighting the importance of trade between the two regions. When compared with last September, imports were up 979 tonnes (7.5%). Between January and September, there has been 127,300 tonnes of fresh and frozen pig meat imported by the EU. This is 27,500 tonnes (27.6%) up on the same period last year. Increases in imports to the EU were seen across all pig meat products, with bacon seeing the largest percentage growth on a year-to-date basis, up by 44.2% (2,400 tonnes) to 7,800 tonnes. Pork (fresh and frozen) increased by 34.7% to 67,200 tonnes and remains the largest category for imports. Offal imports have risen steadily over the last three years, and currently sit at 37,100 tonnes imported in the year-to-date. The UK is a significant contributor to the EU market and in the year-to-date has accounted for ...

Source: Thepigsite