Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the ban on EU pig meat by Asian markets on the (a) number of UK imports of EU pig meat in percentage terms over the last 12 months and (b) UK pig meat supply chain.

(a) In the 12 months to March 2026, UK imports of pig meat from the EU fell by 12.9% by value and 6.7% by volume.

(b) The UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group (UKAMMG), formed by Defra and the Devolved Governments, has routinely followed changes in pigmeat prices, including the recent downturn after several years of strong prices. Trade flow changes following Asian restrictions on EU pig meat may redirect supply back into European and UK markets, contributing to downward pressure on prices. We will continue to monitor the supply chain, including through the UKAMMG and regular engagement with industry.