Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The three principle products in the industry are beef, lamb and pig meat, all of which have suffered from a decline in consumption over the past five years. Unfortunately, the industry tends to operate on low margins and high business volumes. Therefore, the reduced consumption is expected to result in industry revenue declining by 2.6% per annum over the five years through 2011-12. The industry is expected to generate revenue of £5.85 billion in 2011-12, a 1.5% increase on the previous year.
The industry's products are wholeheartedly accepted by the domestic market, and because many are well established, new market growth will be minor in the coming five years. However, revenue will return to growth... purchase to read moree
Industry Report - Industry Key Buyers Chapter
Market concentration is low, given there are so many product line options available to industry players. The size and activities vary between all processing facilities; operators range from abattoirs, to deboning and cutting plants, to packaged food product manufacturers. Some specialise in their given operation, others integrate operations to achieve economies of scale. The three largest players account for 21% of industry revenue. Typically, these players have developed their shares of the market through gaining contracts with major fast-food chains and supermarkets.
Although concentration is low, the 10 largest operators do account for a substantial percentage of sheep and pig meat processed in the United Kingdom... purchase to read more