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Who are the UK’s major pork trading partners?

Published Jun 19, 2024

Tridge summary

In early 2024, the UK saw a slight increase in pig meat production despite lower slaughter rates, producing 306,400 tonnes. However, exports dropped by 3% to 100,500 tonnes, while imports rose by 3% to 251,500 tonnes, mainly from the EU27. Fresh/frozen pork and sausage imports grew, whereas processed pig meat and bacon imports fell. Offal exports to South East Asia, particularly China, increased, but fresh/frozen pork exports declined by 7%. The EU27 remains the primary trading partner, with Ireland and Spain as top destinations. Bacon shipments have decreased over the past two years, but processed pig meat and sausage have seen growth.
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Original content

For the year to date (Jan–Apr), the UK produced 306,400 tonnes of pig meat, according to Defra data. Despite lower slaughter throughputs in 2024, higher average carcase weights have resulted in production volumes growing 0.6% year on year. Global demand for pork appears to remain subdued with many economies still struggling with high inflation and consumers more wary around spending habits. Alongside this stands geopolitical uncertainly due to several imminent high-profile elections. Total pig meat exports (including offal) from the UK stood just short of 100,500 tonnes in the first four months of the year, a 3% decline compared to the same period last year. On the contrary, UK imports of pig meat (including offal) are up 3% year on year, despite weaker domestic consumption. Although overall import volumes have increased to 251,500 tonnes so far this year, the growth has not been reflected across all product categories. Over 99% of UK imports are sourced from within the EU27. ...
Source: Ahdb
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