Table 1: UK Balance of tradein alcoholic drinks by product type, 1996
|
Imports |
Exports |
Balance |
|||||
|
Intra-EU |
Extra-EU |
Intra-EU |
Extra-EU |
||||
| Beer |
251 |
37 |
127 |
115 |
-46 |
||
| Spirits |
207 |
92 |
976 |
1,638 |
2,315 |
||
| Wines |
1,103 |
366 |
52 |
39 |
-1,378 |
||
| Cider/Perry |
26 |
6 |
22 |
9 |
-1 |
||
| Total | Go deeper with GlobalData1,587 |
502 |
1,177 |
1,801 |
How well do you really know your competitors?Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge. 
Company Profile – free
sample
Thank you!Your download email will arrive shortly Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sampleWe are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form By GlobalData889 |
||
Source: ONS
Figure 1: UK Balance of trade inalcoholic drinks
Source: NTC, Euro PA
Note : cif – cost, insurance, freight
fob – free on board
Consumption and Market Structure ofAlcoholic Beverages
Figure 2: UK Consumer expenditureon alcoholic drinks
Source: NTC, Euro PA
Figure 3: Real UK consumerexpenditure on alcoholic drinks (1990 prices)
Source: NTC, Euro PA
Table 2: Summary of UK drinkscompany results (3 year average)
|
Capitalisation |
Sales |
Profit |
Profit/sales |
Years |
|
|
Company |
£m (a) |
£m |
£m |
% |
|
| Grand Metropolitan PLC (b) |
10,099 |
7,895 |
654.0 |
8.3 |
1994-96 |
| Allied Domecq PLC |
4,937 |
6,248 |
556.7 |
8.9 |
1995-97 |
| Bass PLC |
6,639 |
4,968 |
582.3 |
11.7 |
1995-97 |
| Guinness PLC (b) |
8,952 |
4,700 |
922.0 |
19.6 |
1994-96 |
| Scottish & Newcastle PLC |
3,766 |
2,780 |
264.3 |
9.5 |
1995-97 |
| Whitbread PLC |
3,280 |
2,749 |
288.0 |
10.5 |
1995-97 |
| Matthew Clark PLC |
401 |
440 |
15.5 |
3.5 |
1995-97 |
| Bulmer (H P) Holdings PLC |
277 |
272 |
26.6 |
9.8 |
1995-97 |
| Highland Distilleries PLC |
468 |
189 |
41.0 |
21.7 |
1995-97 |
| Burn Stewart Distillers PLC |
52 |
58 |
2.8 |
4.9 |
1995-97 |
| Glenmorangie PLC |
127 |
40 |
6.7 |
16.7 |
1995-97 |
| Merrydown PLC |
10 |
32 |
0.0 |
0.2 |
1995-97 |
| Average weighted by sales |
573.5 |
11.1 |
|||
| Straight average |
280.0 |
10.4 |
|||
| Total sales |
30,373 |
Source : Hemmington Scott, Euro PA
Note : The companies have been rankedaccording to sales value.
(a) The figure quoted for Market Capitalisation varies depending on the status of thecompany. The average market capitalisation for the period covered is quoted in the case ofpublicly listed companies (PLCs). In the case of private companies or subsidiaries ofpublic companies the figure quoted is the average capital employed.
(b) Grand Metropolitan and Guinness merged to form Diageo in December 1997.
Thesestatistics are taken from “Food & Drinks Statistics 1998”. Produced by EuroPA & Associates, this invaluable book provides a sector to sector guide toagriculture, fisheries, food & drink statistics in the UK.
