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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:03 am Post subject: Scotch Whisky Export Growth Bolsters British Economy |
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Nine out of Scotch Whisky's top ten export markets grew in value over the first six months of 2010, according to new figures published today by The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
Global shipments between January-June 2010 were valued at £1.47bn, up 17% on the first half of 2009, as Scotch Whisky showed the way towards export-led economic recovery.
Amongst the top ten markets, shipments to countries such as South Africa (+44%), the USA (+34%) and France (+6%) increased in value. Tough economic conditions in Greece, however, resulted in lower exports (-9%).
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