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Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. It was answered by Lord Stockwood (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Sheep Meat: Imports

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the latest value of annual imports of lamb and lamb products from New Zealand; and how that value compares with the value in each of the past three years.

Answer

In the 12 months to November 2025 imports of New Zealand-origin sheepmeat were £234.3 million, this was £45.2 million higher than the 12 months to November 2024, £98.0 million higher than the 12 months to November 2023 and £37.5 million lower than the 12 months to November 2022. However, sheepmeat imports from New Zealand fell during the pandemic and are still below their value in 2018 (£264.6 million).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14248
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Imports New Zealand Sheep meat
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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