UK pig meat production forecast to surpass 1 million tonnes this year

By Felicity Rusk

We have just published our latest outlook for UK pig meat markets, where we explore our forecasts for slaughter, consumption and trade for 2021.

This forms part of our wider agri-market outlook, which includes short and long-term outlooks for the other farming sectors that we cover as well as farm inputs.  

So what do we think is in store for UK pig meat markets in 2021?

• 4% rise in pig meat production expected in 2021, due to higher slaughter and heavier carcase weights
• Backlog of market ready pigs expected to be worked through in Q2
• Exports expected to drop back, due to lower Chinese import demand and disruption following departure from EU
• Imports expected to fall due to lower demand and large domestic supplies
• Higher level of uncertainty than usual, particularly over slaughter in first half of year

You can read the full version of the pig meat outlook here.

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