Onward sales and exports for food and drink

Learn how to export goods and understand UK regulations.

Export from the UK

Once you have set up your business in the UK, you can access a range of support and advice whether you are looking to export for the first time or grow into new or existing markets.

Our online resource and step by step guide provides an overview of what you need to know to get started including:

• how to export goods from the UK on GOV.UK
• how to get exporting
• help with your exporting journey

Find out what you need to do as a food and drink business to work with the EU on GOV.UK.

Food and drink export websites

You may want to use a site which can connect you with international buyers:

• Great British Food Programme provides a global showcase for UK companies
• UK's Finest connects UK food and drink suppliers with an international audience

Export to the UK

You can export your goods to the UK if you’re an overseas business.

Learn about the UK rules and taxes that apply to your goods on GOV.UK.

Regulations

If you’re exporting raw materials or food from the UK, you’ll need to be aware of the UK’s regulatory framework for food and drink exports.

You can find out more about exporting food and drink on the UK’s Food Standards Agency website.

Free trade agreements

The UK has free trade agreements (FTAs) in place which can reduce restrictions on trade, making buying and selling easier and cheaper.

Trade agreements are made between two or more countries and set out the preferential rules for buying or selling goods or services between them.

Read more about FTAs on GOV.UK.

Next steps

For more information you can search the UK Investment Support Directory to find specialists with experience in sales and exports from within the UK.