UK sheep marketing chain
This diagram outlines the size and value of the UK sheep marketing chain
UK lamb and mutton balance sheet
| Balance sheet | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 289.0 | 307.5 | 296.1 |
| Fresh/frozen imports* | 90.8 | 73.9 | 67.0 |
| Processed imports* | 1.3 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Total imports* | 92.1 | 76.0 | 69.5 |
| Exports* | 87.4 | 98.6 | 91.9 |
| Total consumption | 293.7 | 284.8 | 273.7 |
| Self sufficiency (%)** | 98.4 | 108.0 | 108.2 |
Total supplies of meat available for consumption. All weights are carcase weight equivalent.
Source: AHDB, Defra, HMRC, IHS Maritime and Trade Global Trade Atlas ®
Product flows in the UK sheep marketing chain, 2020
Additional information
*Further publication of the trade data is prohibited, unless expressly permitted by HIS Maritime & Trade - Global Trade Atlas®
**Self-sufficiency is based upon production as a percentage of consumption
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