date:Jun 27, 2014
UK pork imports increased by 6% in April to 29,200t, led by sharp rises in shipments from Germany, Netherlands and Belgium.
Imports of bacon and ham also rose by 6% year on year to 19,900t, according to latest HMRC data. Sausage imports increased by 12%, with other processed products up 11%.
Exports remained virtually flat in April year on year at 15,100t, with offal exports down by 35% and all non-EU exports falling by 23%.
Domestic expenditure on pork also fell between March and May by 4% o