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14 July 2021
UK beef imports rose 12% on the year in September, while exports were closer to the 5-year average
12 November 2020
We discuss what leaving the EU means for trade and aim to answer some of the most urgent questions that farmers might have
12 July 2024
Imports of fresh/frozen pork into South Korea declined in the year to September
13 July 2021
The latest HMRC data shows that total UK sheep meat trade declined on the previous year for the month of August, with COVID-19 continuing to impact trade
13 July 2021
Import volumes had been suppressed for several years and 2020 was no different. However, the farmgate price difference between British and New Zealand lamb has widened to the widest level for this time of year since 2016. This could mean that more New Zealand product is attracted onto the UK market.
13 July 2021
In July, UK pig meat exports increased by 23% on the year. Imports meanwhile continued to track below last year.
30 January 2024
Although the pandemic seems to have reduced UK dairy imports, export volumes were above the three-year average.
17 May 2022
Red meat exports from the UK have enjoyed a good start to the year with shipments already worth £733 million in the first six months – up nearly three per cent on the same period last year.
12 July 2024
Chinese whey imports reached a ten-year high in July, running 64% up on the year before, suggesting the pig herd is rebuilding after ASF
14 July 2021
UK beef trade continued to contract year-on-year during June. Total beef imports recorded a 4% (1,000 tonne) decline, according to HMRC data. Meanwhile, exports were also down around 1,000 tonnes having been high during the summer of 2019.
13 July 2021
In June, UK pig meat exports moved back to recording year-on-year growth, while imports remained down on the year.
30 January 2024
Japan has been a small but growing destination for UK cheese exports over the last few years, and has been recently highlighted as part of the UK-Japan free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations.