April 21, 2022

UK exports more pork in February

Data from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs UK showed the country exported 19,800 tonnes of pork (not including offal) in February 2022, 9% (1,600 tonnes) more year-on-year and 2,000 tonnes more compared to January 2022, the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board reported.

Pork export prices were GBP 1.62 (~US$2.11) per kg in February 2022, GBP 0.30 (~US$0.39; GBP 1 = US$1.31) lower year-on-year.

UK pork exports to the EU in February were close to three times higher year-on-year at 11,200 tonnes, while exports to China dropped 61% year-on-year to 4,200 tonnes.

Total UK pork exports in January and February 2022 was 37,800 tonnes, 30% up compared to the same two months in 2021.

The UK imported 71,700 tonnes of pork in February 2022, lower than the previous month but 41% higher year-on-year.

-      UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board