UK food and drink trade deficit largest since 2000 at £21bn
Brexit, war in the Middle East and US tariffs have all dented deliveries overseas while imports of food and drink have soared. Photograph: Martin Lee/AlamyView image in fullscreenBrexit, war in the Middle East and US tariffs have all dented deliveries overseas while imports of food and drink have soared. That was partly driven by disruption in sales to the Middle East, with exports to the UAE down by almost a quarter as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran.
- ▪Brexit, war in the Middle East and US tariffs have all dented deliveries overseas while imports of food and drink have soared.
- ▪Photograph: Martin Lee/AlamyView image in fullscreenBrexit, war in the Middle East and US tariffs have all dented deliveries overseas while imports of food and drink have soared.
- ▪That was partly driven by disruption in sales to the Middle East, with exports to the UAE down by almost a quarter as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran.
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| Publication time | Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:01:32 GMT |
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Brexit, war in the Middle East and US tariffs have all dented deliveries overseas while imports of food and drink have soared. Photograph: Martin Lee/AlamyView image in fullscreenBrexit, war in the Middle East and US tariffs have all dented deliveries overseas while imports of food and drink have soared. Photograph: Martin Lee/AlamyFood & drink industryUK food and drink trade deficit largest since 2000 at £21bnIndustry leaders call on government to protect homegrown produce in the interest of national securitySarah ButlerThu 24 Sep 2026 19.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe gap between Britain’s food and drink exports and imports has neared its highest this century, as a combination of Brexit, war in the Middle East and US tariffs dented deliveries overseas while imports…
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