Top Export Sectors

Prepared food exports were up 5.8% to £3,021m.
Cereals & bakery products exports were down -3.4% to £2,116m.
Meat and related animal products exports were down -3.9% to £1,707m.
Fish and seafood exports were down -7.8% to £1,350m.
Dairy exports were down -5.9% to £1,101m.
Fruit and vegetable exports were up 12.6% to £1,217m.
Tea, coffee, cocoa and spices exports were up 7.4% to £885m.
Non-alcoholic drinks exports were down -8.1% to £373m.
Sugar and sugar confectionery exports were down -1.2% to £363m.

View a more detailed breakdown of the export sectors.

UK Exports of Food & Non-alcoholic drinks by Sector,
Jan-Dec 2011-2012 (£ million)
Sector	2011	2012	% change
Other Prepared Foods (*)	2,857	3,021	5.8
Cereals and Bakery	2,191	2,116	-3.4
Meat and Animal products	1,777	1,707	-3.9
Fish and Seafood	1,464	1,350	-7.8
Fruit and Vegetables	1,081	1,217	12.6
Dairy	1,170	1,101	-5.9
Tea, Coffee, Cocoa and Spices	824	885	7.4
Non-Alcoholic Drinks	406	373	-8.1
Sugar & Sugar Confectionery	367	363	-1.2
Total	12,138	12,134	2.2

(*) Inc. fats & oils, preserved fruit/veg, fruit juice, soups, sauces & condiments, ice cream, vinegar, animal feeds and other miscellaneous products

Source: HMRC Trade Info

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