In 2023, the UK imported 125 million kilograms of prepared or preserved swine hams and cuts thereof. The forecast for 2024 to 2028 shows a steady increase, starting at 128.55 million kilograms in 2024 and rising to 141.29 million kilograms in 2028. This represents an expected year-on-year percentage growth of approximately 2.5%. When observed over the five-year forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is expected to be around 2.4%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in consumer preferences towards plant-based alternatives, which may impact demand, as well as possible trade policy changes due to evolving UK-EU relations post-Brexit that could influence import dynamics.
