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British food and drink exports to EU collapse by more than a third since Brexit

NFU analysis of official data shows falls in exports to UK’s largest trading partner since 2019 include 70% for sugar and 74% for egg products Exports of…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by The Guardian

16 Oct 2026, 18:04 IST 1 min read 0 views

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The Guardian reports: NFU analysis of official data shows falls in exports to UK’s largest trading partner since 2019 include 70% for sugar and 74% for egg products Exports of British food and drink to the EU have collapsed by more than a third since Brexit with eggs, chicken and potato producers badly hit, new figures show.

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Location: United Kingdom · Europe
Reported by: The Guardian
First reported: 16 Oct 2026, 18:04 IST
Key names: EU, Brexit, Exports of British, NFU
Section: Business
Figure cited: Analysis by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) of HMRC data shows a sharp fall in exports in the year to July compared with the same period in 2019, with sugar dropping the most, down 70%. (The Guardian)