Report on UK - Lamb exports

by meattradenewsdaily.co.uk - 27/04/2010

"Exports of food have hit record levels, with major increases for lamb and beef, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced. "

Figures released by the FDF have shown that good and drink exports grew in value by 4.4% to £9.65bn in 2009, a fifth consecutive year of growth, Melanie Leech, FDF director, said: “This is the fifth consecutive year of record exports by the food and drink industry – demonstrating the significant economic value of our sector.

"This strong performance is testimony to the persistence and entrepreneurial spirit of British manufacturers – as well as a reflection of the quality of what they produce. I am proud of the fact our sector has continued to report significant overseas success at a time when UK exports as a whole have taken a significant hit.”

Beef was the seventh top food export product in 2009, worth £257.5m, which was a percentage change of 20.8% compared to 2008. Meanwhile poultry exports were worth £229.3m in 2009, which is a change of 5.5%.

Lamb jumped 18.6% to £311.9m, making it the third biggest export product after breakfast cereals and chocolate.

The Republic of Ireland is the biggest importer of UK food and non-alcoholic drink products with France and the Netherlands following behind.
The EU remains the main destination for UK food and drink exports, accounting for 79.2% of overseas sales, but significant growth has been recorded outside Europe with sales to the Oceania region up by 15.9% and exports to North America jumping by 14.8%.

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