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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.

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?

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