In 2023, the UK's imports of live animals stood at an unspecified value. The forecast for the upcoming years shows a gradual decline in volume from 39.32 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 35.9 thousand metric tons by 2028. This indicates a year-on-year decrease of approximately 2.23% from 2024 to 2025, and similarly steady reductions in subsequent years. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 suggests a consistent downward trend in import volume.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of post-Brexit trade agreements, shifts in domestic agricultural production, and evolving consumer preferences towards local and sustainable farming, which could further influence live animal import volumes.
