EU SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS EXPORT VALUES DROPPED IN 2013
June 8th, 2014
The value of European Union (EU) exports of spirits and liqueurs dropped 1.6% in value last year after being the fastest-growing product group in 2012, according to the European Commission's 'Agricultural trade in 2013: EU Gains in Commodity Exports' report. Whisky exports in particular dropped steeply - by EUR131 million.Regarding food and drink, "spirits and liqueurs continue to dominate the basket of exported products, but their export value in 2013 (EUR10 billion)…1.6% lower than in 2012," said the report. Wines and vermouth, meanwhile, reached EUR9.1 ...
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