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Uruguay each sent 5 per cent., and Brazil sent 4 per cent. Other countries, 3 per cent.
The figures for 1934 should show increases from other countries, as the Union of South Africa
and Southern Rhodesia are now amongst the exporters to Great Britain.
The imports of beef in the form of tinned beef, extracts, etc., amounted to over 46,177
tons.
Mutton and Lamb.—Under this heading there is shown a decrease of 11,794 tons compared
with the previous year. New Zealand, as usual, sent the largest proportion, viz., 55 per cent.
Australia sent 19 per cent., Argentina 17 per cent., and other countries 4 per cent. Sheep
and lamb offals and preserved by-products amounted to 9,238 tons.
Fresh Pork.—The Irish Free State is practically the only sender of fresh pork, and the
amount sent decreased 3,950 tons compared with 1932.
Frozen Pork.—The amount of this article of food has markedly increased from New
Zealand, Argentina, United States and other countries. New Zealand sent 33 per cent.
of the total.
Bacon.—The imports of bacon decreased considerably; this is due, no doubt, to the quota.
Denmark continues to be the chief sender, having exported to Britain 60 per cent. of the total.
Holland takes second place, Poland third, Canada fourth, followed closely by Lithuania
and Sweden. In value, quality and demand the products of those countries appear to be
respectively : Denmark, Sweden, Canada, Holland, Irish Free State, other countries, Poland,
Lithuania and United States.
Hams.—The U.S.A. continues to be the most important sender, her contributions
amounting to 65 per cent, of the total ; 5,000 tons more arrived from this country than in
1932. Canada also sent 2,000 tons more.
Live Cattle.—Canada greatly increased her shipments of live cattle—51,433, against
16,724 in the previous year. A depot has been opened for the reception of cattle at Tilbury,
the proprietors of which anticipate a further increase of imports. Forty-three thousand
seven hundred and thirteen fewer cattle arrived from the Irish Free State, which was the
only country to send sheep and pigs.
Average prices were given as follows:—
Cattle. Sheep. Pigs.
Canada £16 17 7 — —
Irish Free State, including stores 989 £116 £2 18
LONDON CENTRAL MARKETS.

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