EU pigmeat exports continue to grow in 2017

Exports of fresh and frozen pork from Europe started 2017 strongly, following a good performance in 2016. 

Volumes exported from the EU-28 in January were up more than 20% compared with the same month last year, at 187,300 tonnes.

The value of exports was up by even more, 34% higher than January 2016 to €447 million for the month, as the high prices seen towards the end of 2016 have continued. 

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