Pork imports increasing
21 July 2000
Pork imports increasing
PORK imports rose 28% during the first quarter of this year to 59,111t, according to Meat and Livestock Commission figures.
Strong demand for Continental pork and reduced domestic supplies means the trend will continue, says the MLCs Mick Sloyan. The strong £ is also making pork from the Continent much cheaper.
In the past year the UK pig herd size has fallen by 10-15%, with weekly slaughterings down by about 11%. Contract prices have risen by about 20p/kg in the past five months. *
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