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Where does the UK export lamb to?
EU
The UK currently imports around a third of the sheep meat it consumes, or around 100,000 tonnes annually. In 2015, over 95 per cent of UK sheep meat exports went to other EU countries. France is the main destination, accounting for 45–55 per cent of all trade, although this is a lower share than in the past.
Where is Irish lamb exported to?
Irish sheep throughput has experienced several years of consecutive growth. Over 60% of produce is exported, with the UK and France our key markets. Growth has also been seen in export markets including Belgium, Germany and Sweden. Sweden is now our third most important market destination for Irish lamb exports.
Who exports the most lamb?
Export Trends of Top 10 Exporters of Lamb
| Country | Export % | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Global | |
| 2 | Nueva Zelanda | 52.57% |
| 3 | Australia | 38.95% |
Where does US export lamb?
In 2019, the U.S. exported 15,732 metric tons valued at $26.1 million. Mexico was the leading destination for U.S. lamb: 13,682 metric tons valued at $14 million .
Where does lamb in the UK come from?
New Zealand
In 2018, the number one country of origin for the United Kingdom’s lamb and mutton imports was New Zealand. Imports from Oceania came to a total just under 51 million metric tons of lamb from New Zealand and almost 10 million tons from Australia.
Is UK self sufficient in lamb?
In 2019, the UK was 109% self-sufficient for lamb, up by nearly 10% on the previous year. This increase was due to both a reduction in lamb consumption in the UK year-on-year, and an increase in domestic production. During the same period lamb exports were also notably up and imports were down.
How much lamb does Ireland export?
Sheep and Sheep meat The December 2017 livestock survey indicates that the Irish sheep flock numbered 3.9 million head, with a breeding flock of 2.7 million head. During 2017, Ireland exported an estimated 62,000 tonnes of sheep meat which was valued at approximately €284 million.
What age are lambs slaughtered Ireland?
Ireland has almost 4 million sheep, most of which are farmed extensively, and it is a common sight to see sheep rambling over fields, mountain sides and valleys. In fact, there are a number of sheep that have gone feral, having broken free from their pastures. They are sent to slaughter between 5 and 8 months old.
How is lamb exported?
Sheep meat (lamb and mutton) is exported to the Middle East as both chilled and frozen product. It is exported either by sea or as air freight. Lamb is generally a preferred product in chilled form and mutton is preferred as frozen product, which reflects its lower value.
Which countries import lamb?
Sheepmeat supply in three countries has been key to driving global markets in recent years: China, the world largest producer, consumer and importer of sheepmeat; and Australia and New Zealand, the two leading global exporters.
Does US import lamb?
Lamb and mutton imports, which currently account for more than half of U.S. supply, are mainly from Australia (about 75 percent) and New Zealand (about 24 percent). In addition to importing meat products, the United States also trades live animals with its North American trading partners.
Does the US import or export more lamb?
In 2015, around four million pounds of lamb and mutton were exported from the United States….U.S. total lamb and mutton imports and exports from 2006 to 2021 (in million pounds)*
| Characteristic | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | – | 302 |
| 2019 | – | 272 |
| 2018 | – | 273 |
| 2017 | 5.9 | 252 |
How much is exported from sheep and Lamb?
International sales of exported sheep and lamb meat totaled US$7.62 billion in 2019, up by 27.2% for all sheep and lamb meat shippers over the five-year period starting in 2015. Year over year, the value of exported meat garnered from sheep and lambs decreased by -1.1% from 2018 to 2019.
How much Lamb does the UK produce per year?
Yearly, the UK produces enough lamb to meet the demands of its consumers. But much of this is exported while imported New Zealand lamb enjoys a prime position in the supermarkets. This is often at prices that shoppers find more attractive. In 2012, for example, the UK exported 94,700 tonnes of lamb and imported 86,100 tonnes.
Where does Australia export its live sheep to?
Australia exported live sheep to 8 countries, most of which are in the Middle East. Australia exported live sheep to 15 destinations in 2018 with 95% of exports going to the Middle East. The biggest markets (by volume) were Qatar (30%), Kuwait (23%) and Turkey (18%).
When did the UK start importing New Zealand Lamb?
History also has a part to play; the UK has been importing New Zealand lamb since 1870. Following reports in the late noughties and early twenty-tens, a body of research concluded the most sustainable lamb was from New Zealand. Here, we ask, is this research still valid? And which lamb is the better choice for savvy UK consumers?