Welsh Meals and Drink Trade Provide Chain Elevated to £23 billion in 2021

Welsh food and drinks continues to thrive as newest figures present the sector’s provide chain turnover elevated to £23 billion in 2021.

This represents a progress of two.9% from the £22.4bn in 2020.

The food and drinks manufacturing sector in Wales, producing various merchandise, skilled very robust progress in 2021 with turnover growing by 10.2% from £4.9bn to £5.4bn.

At present’s announcement follows the information earlier this yr that Welsh food and drinks exports hit a file excessive in 2021 reaching £640m.

Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths stated:

“These figures exhibit the dedication and want of Welsh food and drinks companies to succeed, regardless of the robust financial state of affairs they face.

“I’m very happy with the resilience and enterprise proven by companies rising from the pandemic and overcoming a number of provide chain challenges.

“Wales’ revolutionary spirit continues to shine brightly within the sector and the proof is within the pudding with Welsh companies persevering with to choose up awards.

“Welsh Authorities assist can also be taking part in an vital position and can proceed to take action as we assist firms attain their full potential.”