Contents tagged with beef

Trade values rise despite volume pressures: Beef and lamb H1 trade update

29 August 2025

Trade values rise despite volume pressures: Beef and lamb H1 trade update

Using the first six months of UK beef and lamb trade data, this article recaps UK exports during this period and monitors imports of beef and lamb and their origins.
Cattle numbers remain tight as new season lamb boosts output: Beef & lamb market update

22 August 2025

Cattle numbers remain tight as new season lamb boosts output: Beef & lamb market update

The latest production data published by Defra for July 2025 recorded UK beef production at 70,800 tonnes
Cattle slaughter falls, lamb kill strengthens: Beef and lamb June production update

18 July 2025

Cattle slaughter falls, lamb kill strengthens: Beef and lamb June production update

Defra’s latest figures show UK beef production remains subdued, while lamb output continues to outpace last year’s levels. Tight cattle supplies and the seasonal shift to new season lambs are key influences shaping June’s red meat output.
Beef market update: How much beef does the UK import from South America?

27 June 2025

Beef market update: How much beef does the UK import from South America?

As strong global demand for beef persists, we look at the production forecast for key regions in South America and their role in exports to serve the global market.
Beef market update: European beef production drops by 56,000 tonnes in Q1

27 June 2025

Beef market update: European beef production drops by 56,000 tonnes in Q1

The EU is the primary destination for UK beef exports. This article looks into how EU beef production is progressing this year and what this could mean for UK exports.

Beef and lamb May production update: Beef supply continues to tighten

1 July 2025

Beef and lamb May production update: Beef supply continues to tighten

UK beef production for May rose by 2% on April, but was down 4% vs May 2024. Clean sheep slaughter dropped on the month, following strong slaughter in the run up to Easter.
Beef market update: BCMS data shows recent uptick in average slaughter ages for prime cattle

22 July 2025

Beef market update: BCMS data shows recent uptick in average slaughter ages for prime cattle

Data from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) allows us to understand headline trends in slaughter ages of cattle in Great Britain.
Red meat market update: Latest USDA forecasts global production to shift whilst volumes hold steady

9 May 2025

Red meat market update: Latest USDA forecasts global production to shift whilst volumes hold steady

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest quarterly outlook for global red meat. This outlook features production and trade forecasts for beef and pork.
Beef and lamb February trade update: Value of beef exports rise in line with growing UK beef price as volumes ease

9 May 2025

Beef and lamb February trade update: Value of beef exports rise in line with growing UK beef price as volumes ease

Using the first two months of UK beef and lamb trade data, this article recaps UK exports during this period and monitors imports of beef and lamb and their origins.

Beef and lamb Q1 production update: Early 2025 figures show a dip in production as supply tightens

3 July 2025

Beef and lamb Q1 production update: Early 2025 figures show a dip in production as supply tightens

UK beef production fell 3.5% year on year in Q1, driven by lower slaughter and lighter carcase weights. Lamb production slipped 4.5% year on year in the first quarter of 2025, with a fewer clean and adult sheep coming forward.
Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap – 30 January 2026

30 January 2026

Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap – 30 January 2026

A summary of the movements in this week's cattle and sheep markets.
Beef market update: Another strong year for Australian beef, but what could this mean for the UK?

23 April 2025

Beef market update: Another strong year for Australian beef, but what could this mean for the UK?

Australia is expected to experience another year of record beef production levels in 2025. As a major player on the global marketplace, with multiple free trade agreements (including the UK) this stands to impact all beef producing and consuming countries.

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