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UK Lamb exports decline in October, while imports rise

13 July 2021

UK Lamb exports decline in October, while imports rise

According to the latest HMRC data, UK exports of sheep meat (fresh/frozen) fell 13% year on year in October to 7,700 tonnes.
A closer look at Singapore’s imports

30 January 2024

A closer look at Singapore’s imports

On the 10 December, the UK signed a free trade agreement with Singapore which maintains UK access to that market after the UK leaves the EU.
Chinese beef imports rise as consumer tastes evolve

14 July 2021

Chinese beef imports rise as consumer tastes evolve

Chinese imports of beef have recorded impressive growth this year.

Asian sheep meat imports fall

13 July 2021

Asian sheep meat imports fall

Global sheep meat exports into East Asia during Jan-Sep were down 6% year-on-year.
Self-sufficiency and the impact of EU exit

30 January 2024

Self-sufficiency and the impact of EU exit

Trade is becoming an increasingly hot topic as the next EU exit deadline looms
UK dairy exports down 15% in Q3

30 January 2024

UK dairy exports down 15% in Q3

Total dairy exports continue to fall behind year earlier levels as many countries continue to struggle with the coronavirus pandemic.
Global beef production and exports forecast to rise in 2021

14 July 2021

Global beef production and exports forecast to rise in 2021

The USDA forecasts that global beef production in 2021 could rise by 2% to 61.5 million tonnes.
UK beef trade: September imports grow, exports remain lower

14 July 2021

UK beef trade: September imports grow, exports remain lower

UK beef imports rose 12% on the year in September, while exports were closer to the 5-year average
Pork imports into South Korea continue to fall

12 July 2024

Pork imports into South Korea continue to fall

Imports of fresh/frozen pork into South Korea declined in the year to September
Both UK lamb exports and imports decline during August

13 July 2021

Both UK lamb exports and imports decline during August

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
UK lamb exports increase in July while imports fall, but could more imports be on the horizon?

13 July 2021

UK lamb exports increase in July while imports fall, but could more imports be on the horizon?

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.
UK pig meat exports show strong growth in July

13 July 2021

UK pig meat exports show strong growth in July

In July, UK pig meat exports increased by 23% on the year. Imports meanwhile continued to track below last year.

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