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Did coronavirus impact UK dairy trade?

30 January 2024

Did coronavirus impact UK dairy trade?

Although the pandemic seems to have reduced UK dairy imports, export volumes were above the three-year average.
Strong start to the year for red meat exports – despite Covid-19

17 May 2022

Strong start to the year for red meat exports – despite Covid-19

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.
UK beef trade returns to “normal” during June

14 July 2021

UK beef trade returns to “normal” during June

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.

UK pig meat exports pick up in June

13 July 2021

UK pig meat exports pick up in June

In June, UK pig meat exports moved back to recording year-on-year growth, while imports remained down on the year.

How much cheese do we send to Japan?

30 January 2024

How much cheese do we send to Japan?

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.

What falling global dairy exports could mean for the UK

30 January 2024

What falling global dairy exports could mean for the UK

Global exports in dairy products are forecast to fall by 4.1% in 2020, according to the FAO. What could this mean for the UK?
Pork market update: August 2020

31 July 2020

Pork market update: August 2020

Will pig meat production increase again? A look at the UK pork industry, trade and domestic consumption.
Beef trade drops due to pressure from COVID-19

14 July 2021

Beef trade drops due to pressure from COVID-19

During May UK imports of fresh and frozen primary beef declined 2,700 tonnes, to 16,500 tonnes. Almost half of this decline came from a drop in shipments from Ireland. Product availability during May was lower year-on-year in Ireland.

COVID-19 disruption dampens UK pork exports in May

24 April 2024

COVID-19 disruption dampens UK pork exports in May

The disruption caused by COVID-19 seems to have become evident in May trade figures, with UK exports recording a 2% decline on the year.

UK dairy protein trade deficit down 37% in 2019

30 January 2024

UK dairy protein trade deficit down 37% in 2019

The UK trade deficit in fat and protein terms shrunk in 2019
Export Update: View from North America

8 July 2020

Export Update: View from North America

This is the second of a series of AHDB export webinars, we look at the opportunities for trade in North America.
UK sheep meat exports down, driven by a drop in carcase volumes

13 July 2021

UK sheep meat exports down, driven by a drop in carcase volumes

During April UK exports of fresh and frozen primary sheep meat totalled just over 6,100 tonnes, down 2,300 tonnes year-on-year. UK export volumes were expected to contract due to the on-going COVID-19 situation both here, and on the continent.

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