United Kingdom
U.S. Trade with United Kingdom in 2023
Export Market Rank
#14 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.92 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.85 Billion
Compound Average Growth
0.21% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to United Kingdom in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethanol (non-bev.) | $409.92 Million | --- | $78.92 Million | 82152% |
| Tree Nuts | $162.39 Million | 30,439 | $189.3 Million | -5% |
| Wine & Related Products | $144.1 Million | --- | $230.79 Million | -35% |
| Distilled Spirits | $126.01 Million | --- | $149.64 Million | -29% |
| Soybeans | $88.35 Million | 173,818 | $83.09 Million | -18% |
| Food Preparations | $84.23 Million | 6,601 | $138.36 Million | -44% |
| Soybean Meal | $66.45 Million | 136,619 | $17.9 Million | 4265% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $64.95 Million | 2,750 | $68.09 Million | -8% |
| Essential Oils | $59.68 Million | 2,307 | $89.07 Million | -38% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $51.37 Million | 8,693 | $48.66 Million | 12% |
Data and Analysis
The UK food and drink industry has faced multiple challenges in recent years, including COVID-19, cost-of-living, and adverse weather conditions. Wet weather in the UK has resulted in a significant decrease in harvests, particularly for crops like wheat, barley, and oilseed rape.
Between February and May 2024, FAS London conducted an extensive survey of UK national food retailers, discount grocery retailers, department store food halls, and independent specialty stores to assess the availability of U.S. food and drink products.
On March 12, the United Kingdom (UK) government announced a public consultation on ‘Fairer Food Labeling.’ The consultation seeks feedback for two proposals on food labeling regulations: (1) on labeling pertaining to country of origin, and (2), on animal welfare labeling relating to methods of production.
News and Features
May is World Trade Month, and USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service is marking the occasion by sharing some of the most recent facts and figures about U.S. agricultural trade.
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.