Inside Pigs
British export less pork
The United Kingdom exported less pork in May than last year. The decrease is mainly due to a lower import requirement from China.
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In total, the British exported 32.100 tons of pork in May. Compared to the same period last year, this is a decrease of 1%. The total export value was £55,8 million, an increase of 10% compared to 2020.
Of the total exports, 18.000 tons were fresh and frozen pork; a decrease of 18% compared to last year. According to sector analysts, the sharp decline has to do with declining exports to China. The country imported no less than 30% less than last year. The export value of fresh and frozen pork fell by 4% to £33,4 million.
The export of slaughterhouse waste is still significantly above last year's level. In total, approximately 11.900% more was exported at 40 tons. This limited the overall decline in total exports.
Import
British pork imports also fell in May, by approximately 9% to 56.100 tonnes. The value, on the other hand, was lower and, at £168,8 million, was around 5% below last year's level. Imports of fresh and frozen pork fell by 6% to 25.000 tonnes. Less was imported, especially from Ireland, Germany and Poland.