United Kingdom
U.S. Trade with United Kingdom in 2021
Export Market Rank
#12 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$2.76 Billion
3-Year Average
$2.77 Billion
Compound Average Growth
2% (2012-2021)
Total Export Value 2012 - 2021
Export Value by Commodity 2021
Top 10 Exports to United Kingdom in 2021
Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
---|---|---|---|---|
Forest Products | $889.08 Million | --- | $729.04 Million | 190% |
Wine & Related Products | $212.2 Million | --- | $247.19 Million | -4% |
Tree Nuts | $172.3 Million | 29,454 | $183.51 Million | 32% |
Food Preparations | $151.52 Million | 11,081 | $137.34 Million | 65% |
Distilled Spirits | $106.64 Million | --- | $152.25 Million | -29% |
Ethanol (non-bev.) | $102.34 Million | --- | $41.93 Million | -44% |
Essential Oils | $79.31 Million | 4,725 | $92.91 Million | 5% |
Other Intermediate Products | $67.38 Million | 3,222 | $67.88 Million | 13% |
Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $66.85 Million | 13,508 | $45.39 Million | 67% |
Fish and Seafood | $65.67 Million | 11,726 | $104.97 Million | -49% |
Data and Analysis
Following the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, U.S. food exports are now required to follow new UK labeling requirements. Additionally, exporters should consider current labeling trends followed by UK manufacturers and private...
The UK retail sector is one of the most sophisticated in the world, with the UK retail grocery market valued at $282 billion in June 2022. Discounters remain the fastest growing channel, with online grocery shopping remaining stable after achieving unprecedented growth during the pandemic.
FAS and the Economic Research Service jointly publish the quarterly Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade. The agricultural export forecast is updated February, May, August, and November.
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.