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UK sheep marketing chain
This diagram outlines the UK sheep marketing chain
UK lamb and mutton balance sheet
Balance sheet | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Production (000 tonnes) | 282.9 | 291.2 | 286.0 |
Imports* (000 tonnes) | 55.0 | 67.0 | 59.4 |
Exports* (000 tonnes) | 71.5 | 77.2 | 87.0 |
Total consumption (000 tonnes) | 266.6 | 281.0 | 258.4 |
Self sufficiency (%)** | 106.2 | 103.6 | 110.7 |
Total supplies of meat available for consumption. All weights are carcase weight equivalent.
*Further publication of the trade flow information is prohibited unless expressly permitted by Trade Data Monitor LLC
**Self-sufficiency is based upon production as a percentage of consumption
Source: AHDB, Defra, UK HMRC complied by Trade Data Monitor LLC
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