date:Apr 10, 2013
Spirits exports from Europe have generated 10.2bn in 2012, up 20%, compared to 8.5bn in 2011 making it the top agri-food exported product with net revenue close to 9bn in 2012, according to spiritsEUROPE, a representative body for the European spirits industry.
Key exports markets for the industry in 2012 were Russia, Canada and the US with exports increasing by 37%, 31% and 22% from 2011 figures, respectively.
Exports from emerging markets such as China, South East Asia and India also grew su