UK Beef Export Access to US Secured for 2026
US Reciprocal Beef Quota for UK Exporters Confirmed for 2026
The US Federal Register has formally confirmed the allocation of a 13,000-tonne beef tariff-rate quota for UK exporters. This allows the UK–US reciprocal beef quota arrangement to operate in full from 2026, according to NFU.
The quota provides UK beef producers with continued preferential access to the US market. It is one of the world’s most valuable destinations for high-quality beef cuts. Under the arrangement, eligible UK exports can enter the US at reduced or zero tariff rates within the quota limit. This supports bilateral trade between the two countries.
Industry representatives have welcomed the confirmation, noting that the US market offers strong demand for premium grass-fed and grain-finished beef. This is particularly relevant at a time when global beef supplies are tightening. The quota is seen as an important outlet for UK processors and exporters seeking to diversify markets beyond Europe.
Source article: NFU | 31 December 2025
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