UK mutton exports up 11% in March

Mutton exports from the UK increased in March compared to the same period last year and amounted to 6,150 tons (+ 11%). EXPORT prices also rose year-on-year in the month, driven by higher farm prices over the past few months both here and on the continent.

However, since the beginning of the year, export volumes are still 22% lower compared to the same period last year, according to AHDB. “In the first quarter as a whole, shipments to all major British mutton export destinations were down year-over-year, with shipments to the EU down 26%, although exports to Hong Kong were up (+600 tons),” explained Bronwyn Magee. , intern. analyst.

Also in March, imports fell by 19% compared to the same month last year to 7,600 tons. There was a decline in registered trade from all major import partners, with shipments from New Zealand (-10%), Australia (-46%) and Ireland (-71%) falling year-over-year. The current import volume is 14,500 tons, which is 15% less than last year.