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These figures are instructive in showing the amount of food imported from other
parts of the world as compared with the amount produced in this country.
The total amounts converted into figures representing live animals are perhaps more
impressive, they are as follows:—
Cattle. Per cent. Sheep and Lambs. Per cent. Pigs. Per cent.
Home Produce 1,568,285 47.9 12,197,893 36.2 4,591,000 27.9
Imported Produce 1,709,132 52.1 21,557,795 63.8 11,886,139 72.1
Beef.—It will be observed there wasanincrease of 18,958 tons compared with the previous
twelve months ; 77 per cent. of the total was chilled, and 20 per cent, frozen, compared with
78 and 21 per cent. in 1930.
Argentina was, as usual, the la rgest sender, with 72 per cent. The imports from other
countries being : Australia, 9 per cent. Uruguay 8 per cent., Brazil 5 per cent., New Zealand
3 per cent., the balance being derived from the U.S.A.
The imports of preserved beef extracts, etc., was about the same as in 1930, viz., over
50,000 tons.
Mutton and Lamb.—There was an increase of 36,639 tons compared with 1930, the
increase being chiefly from Australia. Of the total, New Zealand sent nearly 50 per cent.,
Argentina and Australia each 21 per cent., and Uruguay 4 per cent., the balance being from
Other Countries.
Sheep's offals amounted to 5,800 tons, and preserved mutton, etc., to 2,850 tons.
Fresh Pork.—The Irish Free State sent 5,000 tons more of this food.
Frozen Pork.—There was an increase of 300 tons of this food, New Zealand being the
largest sender, with 33 per cent. of the total.
Bacon.—The increase in the importation of this class of food is worthy of special note,
there being 97,332 tons increase over the amount for 1930. Denmark still holds premier
place, with 65 per cent, of the total. " Other Countries " grouped together, being second,
and the Netherlands third.
Hams.—The United States, although sending a slightly less quantity, still holds first
place, with over 80 per cent., and " Other Countries " 19 per cent.
LIVE STOCK IMPORTED.
1931. 1930. 1931. 1930. 1931. 1930.
Cattle. Cattle. Sheep. Sheep. Pigs. Pigs.
Irish Free State 738,967 834,962 561,165 567,192 478,941 414,587
Canada 26,991 5,193 — — — —
Other Countries 565 406 — — — —
Totals 766,523 840,561 561,165 567,192 478,941 414,587
Average prices Irish Cattle Stores included £16 6 1
„ ,, Canadian „ ,, „ £20 10 3
,, ,, South African ,, „ £24 4 11
LONDON CENTRAL MARKETS.
Source and Volume of Supplies 1931, and for Comparative Purposes 1930.
Twelve Months.
Description and Country of Origin. 1031. 1930. Difference.
Beef and Veal:
England and Wales 21,742 23,533 — 1,791
Scotland 13,548 15,387 — 1,839
Ireland 1,929 3,720 — 1,791
Australia 7,693 5,472 + 2,221
New Zealand 3,086 2,487 + 599
Canada 1,512 201 + 1,311
South Africa 154 98 + 56
U.S. of America 2,537 1,866 + 671
Argentina 168,540 170,720 — 2,180
Uruguay 7,157 8,538 — 1,381
Brazil, etc. 13,053 9,877 + 3,176
Netherlands — — —
Denmark — — —
Other Countries — — —
Totals: Beef and Veal Tons 240,951 241,899 — 948
Totals: Carried forward Tons 240,951 241,899 — 948
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