Scotch Whisky Exports Up 22%

[William]

Scotch Whisky exports grew strongly, defying global economic uncertainty, in the first six months of 2011.

Global shipments of Scotch Whisky between January and June 2011 reached £1.8 billion, up 22% on the £1.47bn achieved in the first half of 2010, according to figures released today by the Scotch Whisky Association.

The USA remains the top export market by value for Scotch with shipments hitting £268m, up from £233.7m - an increase of around 14%. France, the second most valuable market, rose by 13% to £219.5m.

Emerging markets are becoming increasingly important to Scotch Whisky producers. Growth in Asia and South America was very strong. Shipments 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. Exports to Asia increased by 33% to £422.5m.

Read more here:
www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/whiskyexportssoar.htm

[Charlie]

That is some increase. The problem with the popularity increasing is so does the prices.