UK wine industry overview
About the UK wine industry, including industry bodies, production, exports and imports.
The UK is one of the smaller wine producers in Europe, but one of the largest wine importers in the world.
UK wine facts and figures
In 2018, the UK wine and spirits industry:
- created 拢49 billion in economic activity
- generated 拢21.7 billion in sales, 拢10.6 billion of which in sales of wine
- employed 358,000 people across the supply chain
In the UK, 81 per cent of adults drink wine. Find more .
UK wine industry guidance
The main organisations providing guidance to the UK wine industry are:
- The which represents all parts of the wine industry including businesses that produce, export, transport and sell wines in the UK.
- The which is responsible for ensuring wine regulations are enforced in Northern Ireland, England and Wales. The FSA aim to safeguard the quality, authenticity and correct labelling of wine products.
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