In 2018 Britain saw it’s largest ever export of strawberry shipments. This was a 56% leap in export value says HMRC.
A record £3.9 million British strawberries were shipped in 2018. The Netherlands did pretty well too as the largest market, growing by a whopping 361% between 2017 and 2018!
Our International Trade Secretary, Liam Fox remarked:
“As Wimbledon starts, and with the ‘Great British Summer of Sport’ in full swing, I am delighted that Britain’s exporters are serving up a treat, with more people than ever before enjoying classic British strawberries and cream.” Read more in an article at: fruitnet.com >
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