date:Jul 04, 2014
exchange rates.
Sheepmeat imports fell by 1% over the same period, to 12,000t in April, due to a shift in New Zealand shipments towards China. With the world supply and demand balance much more favourable this year, the average value of imports was 21% dearer than a year ago, said the report.
Sheepmeat exports from the UK increased by 8%, year-on-year, partly due to the late Easter and higher April production. Reflecting the global trend and seemingly good demand both at home and abroad, the