UK Offal Market Worth £244m: New Opportunities at Home and Abroad
UK Offal Market Worth £244m in 2025: Key Insights
The UK offal market 2025 is delivering value both at home and abroad according to recent AHDB data. Exports reached £244 million last year, while domestic sales continued to grow, albeit modestly.
Domestic Trends
From 1 June 2025, consumers spent around £30 million on primary red meat offal. That figure rose 1.8% in value, even though volumes fell 7.9% to just over 6,000 tonnes. Lamb offal remains the most popular category, accounting for over 50% of sales. Pork followed with 30%, and beef made up 19%. Notably, 11% of UK households are buying offal. While older consumers still lead purchases, there’s growing interest from families with children. This shift highlights declining volume among older shoppers, with new growth opportunities waiting in younger demographics.
Export Highlights
Exports are the backbone of the UK offal trade. Pork offal generated £162 million, with over half going to China. The EU and the Philippines also featured as key markets. Beef offal exports grew to £70 million, up from £61 million in 2023. Major destinations include France, Canada, the US, Japan, and Ghana. Meanwhile, sheep offal contributed £12 million, with 77% of it going to EU countries. Much of this trade is in fresh—not frozen—products, particularly within the EU. As such, maintaining cold-chain capacity is critical.
New Opportunities Ahead
The UK offal market 2025 offers room for innovation, especially domestically. Retail-ready formats and health messaging could broaden appeal. On the export side, there’s room to diversify beyond core markets like China and the EU. Emerging economies also show strong demand for affordable protein markets. Meanwhile, optimizing supply chains continues to offer both commercial and environmental advantages.
The full AHDB report, including export data and consumer insights, is available on the AHDB website.
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