Sub Product
Apple Brandy, Apricot Flavored Brandy, Armagnac Brandy, Blackberry Flavored Brandy, +5
Derived Products
Rich Fruit Cake, Sauce Americaine, Fortified Wine
Raw Materials
Fresh Grape
HS Code
220820
Last Updated
2026-05-10
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- United Kingdom Brandy market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for United Kingdom are summarized.
- 3 export partner companies and 19 import partner companies are mapped for Brandy in United Kingdom.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-10.
Brandy Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in United Kingdom
3 export partner companies are tracked for Brandy in United Kingdom. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Brandy export intelligence in United Kingdom, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 220820.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Brandy in United Kingdom
5 sampled Brandy transactions in United Kingdom include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Brandy sampled transaction unit prices by date in United Kingdom: 2026-01-06: 5.54 USD / kg, 2026-01-06: 5.45 USD / kg, 2026-01-06: 5.54 USD / kg, 2026-01-06: 5.45 USD / kg, 2025-12-18: 5.45 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-06 | FRE**** ******* ***** ****** ****** **** * *** ******* *** * * | 5.54 USD / kg | (United Kingdom) | (United States) | |
| 2026-01-06 | FRE**** ******* ***** ****** ****** **** * ** ******* *** * | 5.45 USD / kg | (United Kingdom) | (United States) | |
| 2026-01-06 | FRE**** ******* ***** ****** ****** **** * *** ******* *** * * | 5.54 USD / kg | (United Kingdom) | (United States) | |
| 2026-01-06 | FRE**** ******* ***** ****** ****** **** * ** ******* *** * | 5.45 USD / kg | (United Kingdom) | (United States) | |
| 2025-12-18 | FRE**** *********** ***** ***** ****** ****** **** * * ******* *** * ***** **** ** | 5.45 USD / kg | (United Kingdom) | (United States) |
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Brandy in United Kingdom (HS Code 220820)
Analyze 3 years of Brandy export volume and value in United Kingdom to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 682,044 | 10,863,753 USD |
| 2023 | 966,212 | 15,185,625 USD |
| 2022 | 1,205,460 | 19,480,781 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Brandy Exports from United Kingdom (HS Code 220820) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Brandy exports from United Kingdom.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 384,860 | 5,491,155.332 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 46,878 | 1,308,306.395 USD |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 3,199 | 584,247.803 USD |
| 4 | France | 25,272 | 329,504.34 USD |
| 5 | China | 8,636 | 327,713.729 USD |
Brandy Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in United Kingdom: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
19 import partner companies are tracked for Brandy in United Kingdom. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Brandy in United Kingdom
1 sampled Brandy import transactions in United Kingdom provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Brandy sampled import transaction unit prices by date in United Kingdom: 2025-07-09: 1.71 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-09 | PRI**** ***** ****** | 1.71 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Brandy in United Kingdom (HS Code 220820)
Track 3 years of Brandy import volume and value in United Kingdom to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,129,766 | 136,036,792 USD |
| 2023 | 18,920,705 | 149,976,223 USD |
| 2022 | 18,344,258 | 152,453,297 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Brandy to United Kingdom (HS Code 220820) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Brandy to United Kingdom.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 12,212,588 | 107,353,176.955 USD |
| 2 | United States | 1,307,640 | 10,369,001.542 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 914,612 | 3,830,138.231 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 695,520 | 2,679,089.897 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 41,766 | 640,509.535 USD |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormBottled (Spirit Drink)
Industry PositionFinished Beverage Product
Market
Brandy in Great Britain (GB) is primarily a consumer spirits category supplied largely through imports and sold via off-trade retail, specialist merchants, online channels, and the on-trade. Market access is strongly shaped by excise duty treatment (duty suspension, warehousing, and release-for-consumption rules) and by GB spirit drinks and general food labelling requirements. Product positioning often intersects with geographical indications (GIs) where applicable, and with responsible marketing expectations for alcoholic drinks. Commercial execution typically relies on UK-based importers/wholesalers with the relevant HMRC approvals and compliant documentation.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market
Domestic RoleDomestic retail and on-trade market for spirit drinks subject to UK excise and GB labelling rules
SeasonalityDemand is generally year-round, with higher gifting and on-trade demand often concentrated around holiday and event periods; no agricultural harvest seasonality applies.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Alcoholic strength by volume (ABV) must be declared for drinks over 1.2% ABV.
- Net quantity must be declared in metric units and presented with key particulars in the same field of vision where required.
Compositional Metrics
- A spirit drink is defined in GB guidance as an agricultural-origin alcoholic beverage with a minimum strength of 15% ABV (with a specified exception for advocaat at 14%).
Packaging
- Packaged spirit drinks must be sold in specified quantities within the GB rules for packaged alcohol (common permitted sizes include 700ml and 1000ml among others).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Producer (origin country) → international freight → GB importer → excise warehouse (duty suspension) or duty-paid release → wholesaler → retail (off-trade) and on-trade
Temperature
- Ambient storage and distribution; protect from temperature extremes and direct sunlight to maintain product presentation and packaging integrity.
Shelf Life
- Shelf-stable when sealed; primary quality risks in GB distribution relate to packaging damage (glass) and label scuffing rather than spoilage.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighUK excise duty and wholesaling compliance is a critical blocker risk: incorrect duty status (duty-suspended vs duty-paid), missing/incorrect EMCS movements where required, or trading as a wholesaler without required HMRC approvals can trigger delays, penalties, or seizure and prevent product from reaching market.Use a UK-established importer with appropriate excise approvals and warehouse arrangements; confirm EMCS processes where applicable; validate commodity code, ABV, bottle size, and duty calculation before shipment; maintain a complete document pack for customs and excise audit.
Illicit Trade MediumAlcohol fraud and diversion risk in distribution can impact brand owners and compliant importers, particularly if duty-paid product is mixed with non-compliant supply or if wholesaler controls are weak.Trade only with verified AWRS-approved counterparties where relevant; maintain chain-of-custody documentation and conduct periodic distributor compliance checks.
Logistics MediumBottled spirits are vulnerable to breakage and label damage in transit and handling; freight disruption can also delay release to GB retail and on-trade programs.Specify robust export packaging and palletisation; insure for breakage and leakage; build lead time buffers for seasonal promotions and on-trade listings.
Marketing Compliance MediumUK-targeted naming, packaging and promotion can face reputational or delisting risk if found to breach responsible marketing expectations or if label claims are not supportable under GB guidance.Pre-clear packaging and promotional concepts against the Portman Group code and GB labelling guidance; keep substantiation files for any claims used.
Sustainability
- Packaging impact (glass weight, breakage waste, and recyclability expectations) is a recurring commercial sustainability focus for bottled spirits in GB.
Labor & Social
- Modern slavery transparency expectations can apply to larger commercial organisations operating in the UK supply chain (section 54 statements) and may be requested in retailer/importer due diligence.
- Responsible alcohol marketing and age-targeting expectations apply to UK-targeted naming, packaging, and promotion.
Standards
- BRCGS Food Safety
- ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000
FAQ
Do spirit drinks like brandy need an ingredients list on the GB label?Under UK government guidance on food labelling, alcoholic drinks containing over 1.2% ABV are generally exempt from mandatory ingredients lists. However, you still need to show key particulars such as the product name, net quantity and the alcoholic strength by volume (ABV).
What bottle sizes can packaged spirit drinks be sold in within Great Britain?GB specified quantities rules set fixed bottle sizes for packaged spirit drinks (within the applicable minimum and maximum range). Examples of permitted sizes include 100ml, 200ml, 350ml, 500ml, 700ml, 1000ml, 1500ml, 1750ml and 2000ml.
What are the two most important UK compliance systems for getting brandy into wholesale and retail channels?For excise-managed movements, HMRC’s Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) is central to recording and controlling certain movements of excise goods. For selling alcohol to other businesses at the point where excise duty is due, wholesalers may need HMRC approval under the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS).
Sources
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Raw materials: Fresh Grape
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