Monday 12th September 2011
Scotch whisky exports soar by 22%
BBC News
Emerging markets helped boost Scotch whisky exports by 22% in the first half of this year, according to new figures.
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said global shipments between January and June reached £1.8bn, up from £1.47bn achieved during the same period in 2010.
The USA remained the top export market by value with shipments hitting £268m, an increase of about 14%.
The SWA also said growth in Asia and South America was "very strong".
Exports to Central and South America reached £214.4m in the first six months of the year - a 49% jump on the same period in 2010 - while shipments to Asia increased by 33% to £422.5m.