£49bnIn economic activity |
£21.7bnIn sales
£11.1bn in the off trade £10.6bn in the on trade |
358kEmployees across the supply chain |
£10.6bnIn sales |
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£11.1bnIn sales |
81%of UK adults that drink alcohol drink wine |
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79%of UK adults that drink alcohol drink spirits |
502UK vineyards |
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361UK distilleries |
56%Average TAX on wine |
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77%Average TAX on spirits |
£17.0bn
In total contributions to the public purse
Each month, HMRC publish an alcohol duties bulletin which shows totals clearances of alcohol in the UK. Clearances represent the total amount of alcohol which is ‘released for consumption’ or in others alcohol on which tax (UK excise duty) has been paid.
VAT is charged on the total of the value of the goods plus all payable duties (i.e. Excise duty and also customs duty if the latter is payable). For example, if a 75cl bottle of wine is imported from another EU member state at £5.00, the VAT will be calculated as follows: 20% x (£5.00+£2.00) = £1.40
For further details, visit the HMRC website