UK Pork Imports Hit Four Year Low Despite EU Price Gap

UK Pork Imports Fall to Lowest Level Since 2021

UK pig meat imports declined by 5% in 2025, reaching their lowest annual volume since 2021.

According to reporting from AHDB, the drop came despite a widening price gap between UK and EU pork. Resilient domestic demand and disruptions to shipments from Germany were cited as contributing factors. While imports softened, UK pork exports increased by 3% year on year.

The figures suggest stronger domestic supply retention and shifting trade flows within Europe. Ongoing EU market conditions and currency movements are likely to remain key influences on UK pork trade performance in 2026.

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Source: AHDB | 25 February 2026