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.

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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.
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Top Export Sectors

Prepared foods exports grew 17.4% to £2,176.0m.
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Top Export Markets

All of the top 20 export markets put in a strong performance in 2008.
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Regional Analysis - Export Markets

UK food and non-alcoholic exports have shown positive growth across all EU markets with the exception of Estonia.
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Sectorial Review - Export Products

UK Exports of Food & Non-alcoholic drinks: 20 key top products in 2008.
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Prepared Foods

Total UK exports of prepared foods were up 17.4% in 2008 to reach £2,176.0m.
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Research carried out by Leatherhead Food International for the Food and Drink Federation (June 2009)


Last reviewed: 03 Jun 2009