Beef: Imports
Commons · Question 27719 · Tabled 7 Sep 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 11 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to take steps to protect the UK beef industry from increased imports from countries with different production costs and regulatory requirements.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Morgan, 11 Sep 2026
Based on current evidence, Defra does not consider it likely that there will be significant diversion of Brazilian meat into Great Britain. In 2025, UK imports from Brazil accounted for only 1.4% of UK beef supply and 1.5% of poultry meat supply, excludin...