UK Food and Drink Export Performance 2008
UK Food and drink export statistics for 2008. Research has been carried out by
Leatherhead Food International for the Food and Drink Federation in June 2009.
In this section:
Top Line Performance
UK food and non-alcoholic drinks exports were up an impressive 19.6% in 2008,
reaching a value of £9.23bn, with all sectors and all key markets showing
strong
growth. This is not only the steepest rise seen in recent history but also
marks
a third consecutive year of record food and non-alcoholic drink export
performance.
More information on top line performance export statistics.
Top Export Sectors
Prepared foods exports grew 17.4% to £2,176.0m.
More information on top sectors.
Top Export Markets
All of the top 20 export markets put in a strong performance in 2008.
More
information on top markets exports statistics.
Regional Analysis - Export Markets
UK food and non-alcoholic exports have shown positive growth across all EU
markets with the exception of Estonia.
More information on regional analysis export statistics.
Sectorial Review - Export Products
UK Exports of Food & Non-alcoholic drinks: 20 key top products in 2008.
More
information on sectorial review export statistics.
Prepared Foods
Total UK exports of prepared foods were up 17.4% in 2008 to reach £2,176.0m.
More Information on prepared foods export statistics.
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Research carried out by Leatherhead Food International for the Food and Drink
Federation (June 2009)
Last reviewed: 03 Jun 2009