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UK's pork exports down in July

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Exports of fresh/frozen pork reached 16,400 tonnes during July, according to the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board.

Posted on Sep 20 ,06:44

UK's pork exports down in July

AHDB said that the pork exports were down in volume by 10% when compared to a year earlier. In value, exports fell by  9%, to £22.3 million in the mentioned period.

Exports to China are down 17% (-575 tonnes) in July 2018 compared to the previous year.

Trade with Denmark is also notably lower in July, down 40% (-1,200 tonnes) to total 1,800 tonnes.

AHDB said that, however, exports to some countries have shown positive changes in trade. Deliveries to the high value US market increased 82% in July to total 950 tonnes. Meanwhile, shipments to Sweden also recorded strong growth, totalling 800 tonnes, a 146% (+477 tonnes) increase on the year.

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