13 Aug 2018 --- UK food and drink exports hit a record level of £10.6 billion (US$13.5 billion) for the first half of 2018 – up by 4 percent compared to last year, as the date for Britain's exit from the EU draws ever closer. The US, China and Hong Kong were among the top countries importing British products, according to new figures from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, illustrating how the country's manufacturers may be able to look further beyond prioritizing their EU trading strategy in the future. Demonstrating a clear global desire for British taste, quality and high standards, UK food and drink businesses are now selling their products to over 200 global markets.