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| Ever since the The Food Safety Authority of Ireland first found horse DNA in beef burgers, the horsemeat scandal has been shrouded in confusion. As well as uncertainty about how many processing plants and retailers are involved, little is known about the horsemeat trade itself. | Ever since the The Food Safety Authority of Ireland first found horse DNA in beef burgers, the horsemeat scandal has been shrouded in confusion. As well as uncertainty about how many processing plants and retailers are involved, little is known about the horsemeat trade itself. |
| The EU used to collect data on slaughtering of horses but stopped in 2008 when a voluntary agreement was made between Member States to provide this information. Since then, no country has made its data available. | The EU used to collect data on slaughtering of horses but stopped in 2008 when a voluntary agreement was made between Member States to provide this information. Since then, no country has made its data available. |
| In recent years, statistics have however been published on imports and exports of horsemeat. Though the data is incomplete, it does provide an indication of the UK and Ireland's place in EU trade of horsemeat. | In recent years, statistics have however been published on imports and exports of horsemeat. Though the data is incomplete, it does provide an indication of the UK and Ireland's place in EU trade of horsemeat. |
| In the business, this is called Equidae meat, meaning the "taxonomic family of horses and related animals". So, that means: horses, donkeys and so on. | In the business, this is called Equidae meat, meaning the "taxonomic family of horses and related animals". So, that means: horses, donkeys and so on. |
| Between January and November 2012, 30,000kg of equidae meat was imported to the UK, with a value of €62,088 (£54,000). In 2011, the value of horsemeat imports to the UK were far lower at just €4,102 (£4,000). The reliability of these figures is however questionable since it is also claimed that imports for the same period were 0 kg. | Between January and November 2012, 30,000kg of equidae meat was imported to the UK, with a value of €62,088 (£54,000). In 2011, the value of horsemeat imports to the UK were far lower at just €4,102 (£4,000). The reliability of these figures is however questionable since it is also claimed that imports for the same period were 0 kg. |
| The quantity and value of horsemeat exports from the UK and Ireland are far higher than their imports. Between January and November 2012, the UK exported 1.8 million kilograms of horsemeat to countries within the EU, and 2.2 million kilograms to countries outside the EU. Ireland exported even more in 2012, sending 2.7 million kilograms to EU states and an additional 2.7 million to non-EU Member States. | The quantity and value of horsemeat exports from the UK and Ireland are far higher than their imports. Between January and November 2012, the UK exported 1.8 million kilograms of horsemeat to countries within the EU, and 2.2 million kilograms to countries outside the EU. Ireland exported even more in 2012, sending 2.7 million kilograms to EU states and an additional 2.7 million to non-EU Member States. |
| Ireland and the UK are relatively important players in terms of horsemeat exports, ranking 7th and 9th respectively for the quantity of meat exported within the EU. Countries outside the EU are not important horsemeat trading partners for the UK and Ireland, making up less than 1% of all exports. | Ireland and the UK are relatively important players in terms of horsemeat exports, ranking 7th and 9th respectively for the quantity of meat exported within the EU. Countries outside the EU are not important horsemeat trading partners for the UK and Ireland, making up less than 1% of all exports. |
| The biggest consumers are Italy and France, who together account for ⅔ of all intra-EU horsemeat imports. By contrast, the UK and Ireland together make up less than 1% of all imports within the EU. | The biggest consumers are Italy and France, who together account for ⅔ of all intra-EU horsemeat imports. By contrast, the UK and Ireland together make up less than 1% of all imports within the EU. |
| Changing meat consumption patterns in the UK mean that the horsemeat scandal has had a far greater impact than it would have done in years past. Statistics from Defra show that household purchases of pork, beef, mutton and lamb carcase meat have halved since the late 70s. In the same period, average quantities of burgers and meat pies per person have doubled while purchases of ready meals and convenience meat products have increased almost six-fold. | Changing meat consumption patterns in the UK mean that the horsemeat scandal has had a far greater impact than it would have done in years past. Statistics from Defra show that household purchases of pork, beef, mutton and lamb carcase meat have halved since the late 70s. In the same period, average quantities of burgers and meat pies per person have doubled while purchases of ready meals and convenience meat products have increased almost six-fold. |
| So little is known about this trade we would love to hear some context behind the data - please tell us what you know in the comments below. What can you do with the data? | So little is known about this trade we would love to hear some context behind the data - please tell us what you know in the comments below. What can you do with the data? |
| Data summary | Data summary |
| EU Horsemeat Imports and Exports | EU Horsemeat Imports and Exports |
| Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen (quantity in 100KG) | Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen (quantity in 100KG) |
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| DATA: EU Horsemeat Imports and Exports | DATA: EU Horsemeat Imports and Exports |
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