British food and drink exports to EU collapse by more than a third since Brexit
- Exports of British food and drink to the EU have collapsed by more than a third since Brexit with eggs, chicken and potato producers badly hit, new figures show.
- Analysis by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) of HMRC data shows a sharp fall in exports in the year to July compared with the same period in 2019, with sugar dropping the most, down 70%.
- Data for the first seven months also shows poultry exports fell 53%, with eggs and egg products sold for confectionary and baking industries down 65% for the same period.
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- Exports of British food and drink to the EU have collapsed by more than a third since Brexit with eggs, chicken and potato producers badly hit, new figures show.
- Analysis by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) of HMRC data shows a sharp fall in exports in the year to July compared with the same period in 2019, with sugar dropping the most, down 70%.
- Data for the first seven months also shows poultry exports fell 53%, with eggs and egg products sold for confectionary and baking industries down 65% for the same period.
Sources: Guardian