The UK's meat sector produces ~4 million tonnes, revenue US$32.01 billion in 2025, growing 5.03% CAGR. Focus on poultry, pork, beef.
Production In 2024, poultry 2.03 million tonnes, pork 0.92 million tonnes, beef 0.94 million tonnes, sheep 0.28 million tonnes. Q1 2025 beef 0.22 million tonnes, sheep 0.07 million tonnes, down 3.5-4.5%. 2025 total ~4 million tonnes.
Exports and Consumption Imports 30% demand. Per capita consumption 79.9 kg, poultry leading; 37.3 kg retail 2025. Volume toward 2.75 billion kg by 2030.
Relative to Population Population 69.6 million 2025. Per capita production ~57 kg, consumption ~79 kg, import-reliant.
Represents UK farmers, including livestock producers, advocating for policy, sustainability, and market access across cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry sectors. www.nfuonline.com
Promotes cattle breeding, focusing on genetics and sustainable beef and dairy production, supporting farmers through education and networking. www.cattlebreeders.org.uk
Represents sheep farmers, promoting wool and lamb production, welfare standards, and policy advocacy for sustainable sheep farming. www.nationalsheep.org.uk
Supports pig breeders, managing pedigree registries and promoting pork production, welfare, and genetic improvement. www.britishpigs.org
Represents poultry meat producers, advocating for biosecurity, welfare, and sustainability in chicken, turkey, and other poultry sectors. www.britishpoultry.org.uk
Represents dairy farmers and processors, promoting milk production, sustainability, and innovation in the dairy industry. www.dairyuk.org
Oversees egg production standards, promoting welfare and quality through the Lion Code, representing egg producers and packers. www.britisheggindustrycouncil.co.uk
Funds and conducts RandD for livestock sectors, focusing on genetics, health, and sustainability for cattle, sheep, pigs, and dairy. www.ahdb.org.uk
A world-leading center for livestock genetics, health, and welfare research, developing innovations like disease-resistant animals and genomic tools. www.ed.ac.uk/roslin
Specializes in livestock health, researching infectious diseases, vaccines, and welfare for sheep, cattle, and pigs. www.moredun.org.uk
Conducts research on animal health, epidemiology, and welfare, supporting livestock industries with veterinary science advancements. www.rvc.ac.uk/research
Researches livestock production, health, and sustainability, providing solutions for cattle, sheep, and poultry farming. www.sruc.ac.uk/research
