UK Red Meat Exports Reach £1.1bn Amid Strong Demand from China and US
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- The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is actively seeking new international buyers, identifying Asia as a priority market and targeting Mexico.
- The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) hosted international buyers, including those from China and the US, to showcase production.
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What happened
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) successfully hosted international buyers and importers from China and the United States to showcase British livestock production. In the first half of 2026, total red meat export values rose 15% year on year, reaching £1.1 billion. This growth was underpinned by a 71% jump in beef shipments to the US and China accounting for nearly 40% of British pig meat exports.
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The successful delegations highlighted the commercial importance of the UK's agricultural sector. The AHDB hosted an 11-strong delegation from China, which included representatives from six importing companies, while a week-long visit from senior representatives of the US food service sector also took place.
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Who's involved
- Agriculture and Horticulture Development BoardUK body showcasing British livestock production, processing, and supply chains
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Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
UK non-departmental public body funded by farmers and growers