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UK production set to increase again in 2019

Simon KingBy Simon KingNovember 1, 20182 Mins Read
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In 2019, UK pig meat production is expected to rise again, according to the latest supply forecasts from AHDB.

AHDB believes the breeding herd has increased modestly over the past year. This is supported by increasing production of compound sow feed and reports of expansion from integrated outdoor herds in particular. However, physical performance has been challenged in 2018. High disease rates early in the year limited slaughter in Q3, while infertility during the hot weather will impact early 2019. Nonetheless, there is still expected to be a general background of improving sow performance.

As a result, clean pig slaughterings are still likely to rise 2-3% next year to over 11 million head. This would be a slightly slower growth rate than the over 3% increase anticipated for 2018 as a whole.

In late 2017 and early 2018 carcase weights were well above year earlier levels. However, in recent months weights have dropped below last year’s levels and the seasonal rise has also been delayed, reflecting the impact of more difficult growing conditions during the hot summer. Carcase weights are now expected to remain at or below year earlier levels until next summer, with high feed costs suppressing a generally rising trend.

Production growth will therefore be broadly in line with slaughterings for 2019 as a whole, increasing 2-3% to reach around 957,000 tonnes. As for slaughter, this level of growth is also slightly slower than the increase expected for this year.

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While there is some uncertainty, it seems probable that imports will continue to decline as UK production expands. However, in the short term there may be some stockpiling prior to Brexit. Meanwhile, low Chinese pork prices have limited UK exports this year, so a small decline in shipments is anticipated for 2018 overall. Performance next year will depend, in part, on Chinese demand developments. Assuming some increase as a result of the presence of African Swine Fever in the Chinese pig herd, growth should be possible, provided the UK also maintains access to the EU.

Balancing all these factors out, supplies available for consumption on the domestic market are forecast to be broadly stable again in 2019. Nonetheless, global pork production is expected to be higher next year, meaning prices could remain under pressure unless demand responds.

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