Bonus as British lamb imports double

Martin Ryan

British imports of lamb meat from Ireland doubled during the first four months of the year. It was part of a 12% increase in British imports of lamb during the first half to the end of June, but the increase in demand is not expected to be maintained for the second half of the year. New Zealand and Australia were the other principal suppliers.

Household purchases of lamb increased by 9% in Britain during the second quarter of the year, according to Taylor Nelson Sofres figures.