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UK beef trade down in November
Friday, 22 January 2021
Imports
The latest trade data from HMRC shows that the UK imported 20,300 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef in November, relatively unchanged (+0.5%) from the same month in 2019. Shipments from the Netherlands and Poland declined year-on-year, while imports from other countries including Germany, Ireland, Austria and Spain increased.
From January-November (inclusive), the UK imported 219,400 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef, 3% less than the same period in 2019. Imports from Ireland were steady on the year for the period; the majority of the decline was due to lower shipments from the Netherlands and South America.
Exports
During November, UK exports of fresh and frozen beef fell by 28% (3,600 tonnes) year-on-year to 9,300 tonnes. The largest declines came in shipments to the Netherlands, which accounted for around 60% of the overall fall. There was some growth in shipments to non-EU destinations, however this was not enough to outweigh the other declines. It is worth noting that exports in 2019 were elevated compared to the five-year average.
From January-November (inclusive), the UK exported 105,700 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef, down 16% (20,000 tonnes) year-on-year. Shipments to the EU declined by 23%, with the majority of the decline in volumes to the Netherlands. Shipments to other EU countries also declined, including Ireland, France and Italy. Exports to non-EU countries rose by 16%, with notable growth in shipments to Japan and Canada.
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