Scotch whisky industry now contributes £7.1bn to UK economy
The Scotch whisky industry supports 66,000 British jobs and contributes more than £7bn to the UK economy, according to a new report.
Source: decanter.com
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The Scotch whisky industry supports 66,000 British jobs and contributes more than £7bn to the UK economy, according to a new report.
The Scotch Whisky Association said the industry is worth £5.3 billion to Scotland alone
Industry accounts for 77% of Scottish food and drink exports
Scotch whisky helped to boost the UK economy by £7.1 billion, but the Scotch Whisky Association called on the government to remove the "multiple" barriers to growth.
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has revealed that Scotch whisky generated £7.1 billion (US$9bn) in the UK in 2022.