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Over half of UK pork exports destined for China in April

For the first time China accounted for more than half of UK fresh and frozen pork exports in April. Overall export was up, and import prices remained higher than last year.

Source: IHS Maritime & Trade - Global Trade Atlas^® - HMRC

According to AHDB, for the first time China represented over 50% of the total UK pork exports at 10,600 tonnes in April.

Exports of sausages in April recorded a very strong increase on the year, apparently due to rising trade with Ireland, which was over five times higher than last year. Such a sharp increase should be viewed with caution; however, Irish import figures do suggest sausage shipments from the UK were about 25% higher during the month.

Pig offal exports saw 5% growth on the year. (with China up 32% year-on-year), though volumes to other destinations fell, including the Philippines and the EU.

June 18, 2020/ AHDB/ United Kingdom.
https://ahdb.org.uk/

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