Global appetite for Welsh lamb is at an all-time high, with exports - making up a third of Wales’ total food and drink exports - hitting £110 million last year.
Ahead of his first visit to the Royal Welsh Show, the Environment Secretary Michael Gove hailed the success of the sector.
It now exports nearly 30,000 tonnes of lamb to more than 40 countries around the world. Shipments go as far as Hong Kong, Canada and the UAE.
Speaking ahead of the Royal Welsh Show, Mr Gove said: "We all care about where the food on our dinner plates has come from and its journey from farm to fork.
"Welsh lamb, with its unique heritage and character, has become a symbol of high quality and great taste around the world and I am thrilled to see this sector going from strength to strength.
"Leaving the EU will provide this hugely successful industry with new opportunities to grow and flourish and I am looking forward to meeting farmers and producers today to hear their views on how we can drive the sector forward."
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Global demand for Welsh lamb now means up to 40% of total produce is exported around the world.
Total food and drink exports from Wales have risen by a fifth in the past year and are now worth more than £337 million.
The UK government has said it is committed to opening new markets for lamb.
In March, Farm Minister George Eustice secured a £15 million export deal to Kuwait.
Welsh lamb and sheep are at the heart of the Royal Welsh Show, with more than 3,000 sheep in competitions over the three days and a large number of lamb producers showcasing.
