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FDF publishes regular economic analysis and insights highlighting the strength of UK food and drink manufacturing and opportunities to drive growth and productivity improvements.

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Industry at a Glance

The food and drink industry is the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, and forms part of a diverse and complex supply chain. Read on for an outline of key industry data, highlighting the economic impact of the sector and achievements across diet & health and environmental sustainability.

Facts & stats

Powering Communities Across the UK

The UK’s food and drink manufacturing sector is a cornerstone of our national economy and a vital part of communities across every region of the country. This report showcases the contribution of the sector to every region and nation of the UK, pulling together statistics and case studies which demonstrate the industry’s impact.

Regional Report

State of Industry report

State of Industry report: Q1 2025

Our Q1 State of Industry report reveals that the UK food and drink manufacturing industry is under intense pressure with confidence remaining significantly depressed, standing at -43% in Q1 2025 compared to -47% in Q4 and -6% in Q3.

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Trade Snapshot

Trade Snapshot 2024

Our 2024 trade snapshot reveals that food export volumes are down 12.6% year-on-year. Imports of food and drink are at their highest ever level, while the data reveals an increasing gap between imports and exports with the EU.

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Economic insights

Prices Dashboard: April 2025

The Prices Dashboard tracks prices of UK food and non-alcoholic drink, as well as prices of agricultural commodities, energy, transportation and packaging.

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