AHDB: Sheep meat production totaled 26,000 tonnes in December
GB new season liveweight lamb prices have fluctuated throughout the month of December, with both lamb and ewe prices peaking in the week of the 24th at 251.3p/kg and £88.10/head respectively, before easing. Deadweight prices started high but fell and stabilised throughout the month to 539.9p/kg in the w/e 24th December. Despite the fluctuations, prices remain well above the 5-year average.
UK natural gas prices are now at levels seen prior to the war in Ukraine, but are set to remain level this year, which could keep fertiliser prices high in 2023. Historically high feed ingredient and fuel prices are continuing to drive agricultural price inflation. However, in January feed ingredient prices, and delivered feed wheat prices fell overall.
Trade has continued to see changes during November– imports have seen a 11.5% decrease month-on-month, to 2,100 tonnes. This was due to falling imports from a number of countries, primarily Ireland when compared to previous months. Exports have grown by 6% from October to 7,000t, mainly from increases in exports to France and Germany. For the year to date, imports are up 9,200 tonnes (21.6%), with exports increasing by 5,500 tonnes (nearly 9%).
For six days, the members of the delegation that accompanied the Commissioner for Agriculture, ma...
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While local factors tend to have the strongest impact on prices week-to-week, demand-side factors...
