Lamb exports from Australia to China rose marginally in April, in spite of fears about the impact of cornavirus on the import/export trade.
China imported 7086 tonnes of lamb during the month, an increase of six per cent on March.
Overall, Australia’s global shipments of lamb and mutton both fell sharply in April, but the slide coincided with a smaller supply due mainly to flock rebuilding.
Sheepmeat exports declined by 15pc to 32,718 tonnes in April.