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SWA Calls for End to Trade Uncertainty as Half-Year Exports Show Growth

Scotch Whisky Association analysis of official HMRC figures shows that the value of Scotch Whisky exports increased by 10.8% to £2.19bn in the first half of 2019.

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SWA calls for end to damaging trade war as 25% tariff to US comes into force

The SWA is calling for support from the UK government following the imposition of a 25% tariff on US imports of Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Liqueurs.

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Scotch Whisky exports surge amidst backdrop of tariff uncertainty

Find out how much Scotch Whisky exports were worth last year, and how many bottles of Scotch Whisky were shipped in 2019.

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US Tariffs: SWA comment on latest USTR announcement

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Commitment to Responsibility: SWA publishes revised Industry Marketing Code

The Scotch Whisky Association published the fourth edition of its Code for Responsible Alcohol Marketing in July 2020.

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Scotch Whisky Tariff Losses in US Reach Half Billion Pounds

Scotch Whisky exports have fallen by half a billion pounds since the US tariff on single malt was imposed in 2019. Learn more about why the Scotch Whisky industry is caught up in a trade dispute.

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SWA welcomes tax cut in key Indian state

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Consumers tell Chancellor to rule out historic alcohol duty increase

A 2022 survey has found that nearly half of adults would spend less in pubs and restaurants if the government increased tax on alcohol.

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Scots tell Chancellor to put further tax hikes on Scotch Whisky on ice

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Keep your inflation promise by freezing alcohol duty, businesses tell Chancellor

Businesses have urged Jeremy Hunt to keep his promise to halve inflation by cancelling the planned increase in alcohol duty in his autumn statement.

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Scotch Whisky boosts UK economy by £7.1bn

The Scotch Whisky Association has released a new report detailing the industry's contribution to the UK and Scottish economies.

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Recruiting: Accountant

The SWA is seeking an Accountant to join our Corporate Services team.

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SWA Council

The SWA is governed by a Council of 16 members, elected at its Annual General Meeting.

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UK-India trade talks

Learn more about the importance of the Indian market for Scotch Whisky, and how the Scotch Whisky industry can benefit from a UK-India trade deal.

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