Welsh Lamb Trade Strained by Post Brexit Bureaucracy
MP Raises Concerns Over Post-Brexit Red Tape for Welsh Lamb Exports
Concerns have been raised in Parliament over the costs, delays and bureaucracy facing Welsh farmers exporting lamb to the EU following Brexit.
According to the Brecon & Radnor Express, David Chadwick of the Welsh Liberal Democrats warned that non-tariff barriers are placing a significant burden on exporters, with paperwork, certification and border processes adding expense and uncertainty to trade.
Chadwick has called for an urgent agreement with the EU to reduce red tape for meat exports, arguing that current arrangements risk undermining the competitiveness of Welsh lamb in its key European markets and placing further pressure on farm incomes.
The intervention highlights ongoing challenges for UK red meat exporters, particularly lamb producers, where EU market access remains critical but operational friction continues to limit trade efficiency.
Source: Brecon & Radnor Express | 10 January 2026
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