The value of lamb and beef exports from Wales hit the £250m in 2022, according to new research from Hybu Cig Cymru (Meat Promotion Wales).
Based on HMRC UK trade data the increased overall export figure compared to £201.7m a year earlier. While inflation is a factor the level was also significantly up on 2019 when the value of exports was £198.5m.
The total value of Welsh Lamb exports in 2022 was £171.5m. Exports to the largest European partners – France, Germany and Belgium – were all up on 2021, with the French market alone worth an estimated £77m to Welsh sheep farmers.
