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Fish export figures are disappointing |
SMOKED and fresh fish exports from the UK have suffered a decline, whilst demand for other British produce has soared, according to new figures.
Demand for British produce abroad has never been greater, according to latest research from market development consultancy Food from Britain (FFB).
Figures for the period January to September 2007 reveal that UK food and drink exports were up 10 per cent on the same period in 2006, to reach £8,185.6m.
However, soft drinks (particularly flavoured) and smoked and fresh fish were the only sectors that experienced a decline, dipping by 13.8 per cent to £160.5m and 5.2 per cent to £355.3m respectively.
All of the top 15 UK export markets put in a strong performance during the first three quarters of the year, says FFB, with two exceptions.
Food and drink exports to the USA declined by one per cent to £621m, largely down to the unfavourable exchange rate and price competition for UK ambient brands.
Exports to Belgium / Luxemburg were also down 2.4 per cent to £229m, mainly due to a drop in the exports of fish, seafood and miscellaneous foods such as sauces and condiments.
Among the top UK export markets, Spain, Greece and Germany registered the fastest growth in Europe, up 29.6 per cent, 27.9 per cent and 24.5 per cent, respectively.
Meat exports in particular displayed very strong growth. Beef made a comeback to key European markets with international sales up 80 per cent to £96.1m.
Exports were also up 35 per cent in the prepared meat category to £125.7m, while dried and salted meat sales increased by 81 per cent to £34.8m versus the same period in 2006.
Alcohol also displayed strong growth, up 15 per cent to £2,671,5m with whisky reaching just less than the two billion pound mark for the nine-month period.
Tea, coffee and cocoa presented a positive increase of 13.5 per cent when compared to the same period in 2006. In addition, prepared cereals, dairy, miscellaneous groceries, fruit and vegetables and confectionery all demonstrated strong results.
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