Ministerial comment on the latest Scotch whisky export statistics

Commenting on today’s HMRC statistics on Scotch whisky exports in 2023, Trade Minister Richard Lochhead said:

 “After 2022’s exceptional export figures, 2023 was another hugely successful year for the Scotch whisky sector and I congratulate everyone involved for their ongoing work delivering Scotland’s leading single food and drink export.

“In talks with the UK Government on trade agreement negotiations, we consistently set out the importance of improving opportunities for, and removing barriers to, Scotch whisky exports.

“Whisky is a Scottish success story with global impact. Scottish Government Ministers regularly engage with the industry to understand how best we can help it to continue contributing to our economy, supporting the tourism and hospitality sectors and delivering high quality jobs across the country.”

Background

HMRC trade statistics