UK food and drink exports to the EU almost halve in first quarter

06/18/2021

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BBC News

UK food and drink exports to the European Union almost halved in the first three months of the year, compared with the same period in 2020.

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) figures show EU sales dropped by 47%. The trade body said the decline was largely due to changes in the UK’s trading relationships, but said the pandemic was also a factor.

The government said it was “too early to draw any firm conclusions” on the long term impact of Brexit.

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