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Beef.—Of the 665,329 tons of imported beef, fresh, chilled and frozen, 72 per cent.,
against 66 per cent. for 1925, was chilled, and 26 per cent., against 33 per cent. for 1925,
was frozen, showing the remarkable rapidity with which chilled beef is replacing frozen
beef. Of the total beef supply, Argentina sent 78 per cent., Australia 9 per cent., Uruguay
7 per cent., New Zealand 4 per cent., and the United States, Denmark and "Other Countries,"
the balance. Preserved beef (tinned, extract, tongues, etc.) amounted to over 50,000 tons,
valued at £5,000,000 sterling.
Mutton.—Of the 268,507 tons of mutton and lamb imported, New Zealand sent 50 per
cent., Argentina 23 per cent., Australia 14 per cent., and Uruguay 4 per cent. The balance
was of Continental origin. Preserved mutton, including tongues, amounted to 2,017 tons,
at a value of £430,534.
Pork.—Imports due to the embargo on Continental produce showed a reduction. Irish
Free State, United States, Argentina and South Africa increased their shipments.
Bacon.—Imports were similar to that of 1925. Denmark was the chief exporter to
Britain, with a slight reduction compared with 1925. There is also a reduction in the quantities
sent from the United States, Canada and the Irish Free State, but this is counterbalanced
by the trebled quantity sent from Holland, etc.
Hams.—As in former years, the United States sent the majority of hams, consisting of
83 per cent., the balance being sent from Canada and other countries.
Live Stock.—Contrary to expectations, the numbers of Canadian cattle imported
shows a decrease of over 30,000. The United States sent 688, and South Africa one shipment
of 179. There is shown a marked increase in the number of live pigs sent by the Irish Free
State, presumably to assist in supplying the deficiency caused by the Continental embargo
on fresh pork.