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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Sarah Butler and Jack Simpson

Sharp rise in cost of British lamb in UK due to rising demand and import issues

Fridge aisle of a supermarket with meats, including lamb, pork and beef
Wholesale prices have soared by more than 40% year-on-year to more than £8.50 a kg. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Alamy

The price of British lamb has hit an all-time high as cold weather and disease in the UK and difficulties with imports have combined with a surge in demand.

Wholesale prices have soared by more than 40% year-on-year to more than £8.50 a kg , while the amount of lamb expected to be produced in the UK this year is forecast to shrink by 1.4%, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

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