29 May 2025

UK pig meat trade: China drives export volume growth in Q1 2025

UK exports of pig meat totalled 77,800 tonnes in the first three months of 2025.

29 October 2025

UK pork outlook 2025: May production update

The first quarter of 2025 saw pig meat production surpass our original expectations.

2 July 2025

Q1 2025 Pork cost of production

The latest AHDB quarterly pork cost of production and net margin estimations have been published for Q1 2025.

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.

3 July 2025

The UK pork industry post-Brexit: A five-year overview

A lot has happened over the last five years across the globe, and it seems fair to say that few to no individuals, industries or economies escaped the impact of COVID-19, increased geopolitical tensions leading to conflict, and elections in leading governments.

22 April 2025

What are the likely impacts of the USA-China trade war on the pork industry?

International trade is an essential part of the global pork industry, allowing consumer preferences to be met and aid carcase balance.

11 April 2025

UK pig meat production: Q1 2025 marches upwards

In the first three months of 2025 (January - March) the UK has produced 244,500 tonnes of pig meat.

26 February 2025

UK pork trade: little volume change in 2024 despite market pressure

A boost in domestic production appears to have stunted import volume growth, but export volumes have not made gains.

1 April 2025

Lower feed costs in 2023 drive margins rebound

In 2023, falling pig feed costs, driven by lower oilseed and grain prices, improved margins for pig producers, particularly in Great Britain.

20 February 2025

Pork production stability forecast in 2025 with opportunities for market growth

UK pork production is expected to continue to be steady in 2025.

5 February 2025

Q4 2024 Pork cost of production

The latest AHDB quarterly pork cost of production and margin estimations have been published for Q4 2024.

22 January 2025

2023 pig cost of production in selected countries: Overview

Overall, 2023 was a positive year for pig producers in both Great Britain (GB) and the European Union (EU). Production costs either fell or remained stable and pig prices saw significant increases.

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