Brexit trade barriers cut UK meat exports to EU
UK Meat Exports to EU Fall Sharply Since Brexit
UK meat exports to the European Union have dropped significantly since Brexit, with poultry, beef and lamb shipments all declining.
According to reporting by The Independent, citing analysis from the National Farmers’ Union of HMRC data, British farm product exports to the EU have fallen by almost 40% overall.
The poultry sector has seen the steepest decline, with exports down 37.7%, followed by beef exports falling 23.6% and lamb shipments dropping by around 14%. Industry leaders say new trade barriers and administrative requirements have made exporting to EU markets significantly more difficult.
NFU president Tom Bradshaw warned that even if trade conditions improved, rebuilding lost EU market share would take time and sustained effort.
Source: The Independent (via AOL) | 7 March 2026
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