Foreign Agricultural Service

U.S. - UK Trade Facts

• In 2006, U.S. exports of agricultural, fish and forestry products to the UK were $1
6 billion while $605 million were reciprocated


• The UK is the number one market in the European Union for U.S. agricultural products
  
  
• Ranked the seventh most important destination in the world



• Consumer oriented products are the most important sector in export value terms, reaching record levels in 2006



• Consumer oriented products accounted for 50 percent of total exports of U.S. agricultural, fish and forestry products to the UK



• Among consumer-ready products, wine and beer are the biggest sellers



• The UK is one of the premier markets in the world for American wines. Other consumer-ready best prospects are horticultural products, snack foods and sauces



• The UK is also a key market for U.S. fish and seafood products



• The largest amount of fish and seafood products exported is canned salmon, although increasing volumes of fresh and frozen salmon from the wilds of Alaska are entering the UK



• Considerable volumes of Alaskan pollack have entered the UK over the last 4 years



• Timber generated $198 million of export revenue in 2006



• American hardwoods, accounted for $79 million

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