UK produced 91,900 tonnes of pig meat in November

Published 2022년 12월 27일

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The UK saw its highest monthly pig meat production since March, with a 6% increase from October, reaching 102,000 tonnes. This increase is largely due to a 8% rise in clean pig slaughter to 995,400 head, despite a slight drop in average carcase weights. However, year-on-year production has decreased by 2% due to heavier carcase weights from the previous year's backlog. The total pig population has shrunk by 2.5% to 5.19 million head, with a 15.2% decrease in the overall breeding herd, primarily due to a loss of 56,000 sows. The industry continues to face challenges, leading to a reduction in the number of fattening pigs.

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Supported by Christmas demand this is the highest monthly volume since March. Production has grown 6% from October, despite average carcase weights easing in the month to 89.4 kg (-1%). Year-on-year production is down 2%, predominantly due to the heavier carcase weights brought on by the backlog late last year.Increased production on the month was driven by increased slaughter, with November clean pig kill recording the highest monthly numbers since March, at 995,400 head. Clean pig slaughter is up 8% month on month, although numbers are inline with those seen in November last year.For the year to date (Jan-Nov), pig meat production stands at 966,200 tonnes, up 2% on this time last year. This growth continues to be driven by the heavier carcase weights seen at the beginning of the year, as the year to date clean pig slaughter remains in line with 2021 numbers.Sharp decline in the UK pig breeding herdAs producers in the pig industry continue to be severely challenged, it is ...

Source: EuroMeat