Agri-food attachés are representatives from the UK Government stationed in other countries to promote British agricultural and food products. Since January 2025, the 16 attachés have unlocked these opportunities by removing 41 trade barriers and opening new global markets for British producers.
This includes reopening pork exports worth up to £80m to China, securing access to Vietnam’s live seafood market worth £4m a year, unlocking £35m in dairy exports to Egypt a year as well as sealing a £3.8m annual pork deal with Mexico, all according to industry estimates.
Previous victories for British farmers and producers include opening the US market to beetroot growers in September 2024 for the first time in our history.
Through the attaché network’s partnership with industry, the Government is safeguarding food security and creating economic benefits for businesses and communities throughout the UK as part of its Plan for Change to kickstart growth.
Minister for Food Security Dame Angela Eagle commented: “Every trade barrier we remove is another door opened for British farmers and food producers to sell their world-leading products.
“From our beef to our baked goods, British food and drink is highly sought after in markets worldwide and, thanks to the dedicated work of our trade attachés, we’re helping our producers grow their businesses and the economy.
“This boost to export opportunities shows what can be achieved when Government works hand-in-hand with our food and farming sectors to champion British products across the globe.”