United Kingdom
U.S. Trade with United Kingdom in 2022
Export Market Rank
#12 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$2.98 Billion
3-Year Average
$2.83 Billion
Compound Average Growth
2.3% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to United Kingdom in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Products | $1.13 Billion | --- | $811.62 Million | 163% |
| Wine & Related Products | $166.41 Million | --- | $241.81 Million | -36% |
| Ethanol (non-bev.) | $161.92 Million | --- | $39.79 Million | 810% |
| Tree Nuts | $161.8 Million | 27,313 | $186.67 Million | 18% |
| Distilled Spirits | $158.55 Million | --- | $153.02 Million | -1% |
| Soybeans | $119.42 Million | 217,567 | $81.71 Million | 35% |
| Food Preparations | $118.91 Million | 7,152 | $140.08 Million | 17% |
| Essential Oils | $66.5 Million | 2,858 | $92.04 Million | -26% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $65.83 Million | 3,518 | $68.51 Million | -5% |
| Fish and Seafood | $63.39 Million | 10,902 | $98.36 Million | -53% |
Data and Analysis
The UK has a large, well-developed food processing industry, requiring a wide range of ingredients, from low-value, highly processed food to high-value, lightly processed ingredients. This provides many opportunities for U.S. exporters, including wellness and health products.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
United Kingdom: Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report
Following the UK’s departure from the European Union (EU), Great Britain (GB) is now outside of the EU single market and customs union, while Northern Ireland (NI) remains within the EU single market and customs union. Currently, rules in GB closely mirror EU law.
In 2023, the cost-of-living crisis will replace COVID as the key challenge to the UK food and drink sector. Prices have increased at the fastest rate in 40 years, as the war in Ukraine, supply chain issues, and increases in energy prices make an impact.
News and Features
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jewel Bronaugh led a USDA trade mission to the United Kingdom June 22-24, joined by leaders from U.S. businesses, farm organizations, and state government agencies who worked together to open doors, strengthen...
Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh is leading a USDA trade mission to the United Kingdom, joined by representatives from U.S. agribusinesses, farm organizations and state departments of agriculture who are interested in exploring export opportunities in this important market.
Representatives from 37 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations will join USDA Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh for an agribusiness trade mission to London, United Kingdom, June 22-24.