Jul 03, 2025 (MarketLine via COMTEX) --
A spokesperson for the Scotch Whisky Association said the development was "a "a product of many yearsaEUR(TM) work by the SWA and our counterparts in the market".
Scotch whisky has become the first international product to receive protected geographical indication (GI) status in Argentina.AA
The GI status, an intellectual property right, is used on products with qualities linked to a specific geographical origin.A
Other examples include Welsh Lamb and Melton Mowbray Pork Pies.A
In a statement, the UKaEUR(TM)s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said the GI tag is a legal safeguard that guarantees products branded as Scotch whisky are aEURoegenuine and meet strict production standardsaEUR, and allow authorities to aEURoetackle counterfeit productsaEUR.A
Defra added the development underscores the aEURoeincreasing global demand for authentic British products overseasaEUR.A
Daniel Zeichner, Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, said: aEURoeIn just six months we have driven a breakthrough trade agreement with India while securing legal protections for dozens of beloved British products across the globe - from the markets of SAGBPo Paulo to the streets of Tokyo.AAAA
AaEURoeThis government will not stop here. We are unlocking doors for UK exporters worldwide, putting British products on more shelves and tables - delivering real economic growth as part of our Plan for Change.aEURA
Defra saidAthe achievement follows six years of collaborative efforts between itself, the Department for Business and Trade, and industry associations. A
A spokesperson for the Scotch Whisky Association noted the development was "a product of many yearsaEUR(TM) work by the SWA and our counterparts in the market".
They added: "However, there remain significant economic challenges in other larger markets aEUR" not least here in the UK, and in our biggest market, the US.
aEURoeWith a 14% increase to spirits duty in two years, excessive EPR fees for glass, and the industry excluded from the Industrial Strategy, Scotch Whisky producers want to see the UK government take more concerted action to reduce the tax and regulatory burden in our home market.aEUR
In 2024, GI products constituted about 25% of the UK food and drink exports, valued at over AGBP6bn ($8.2bn) annually, according to Defra.
In December, 39 British food and drinks products gained protected status in Japan. Last August, Scotch also received GI status in Brazil.AA
At the time, the government said the decision in Brazil could generate AGBP25m for the industry over the next five years.AA
Apart from combating counterfeit products, it would boost global recognition AGBPand and intellectual property" for Scotch in BrazilaEUR(TM)s market.A
In May, India and the UK signed a trade deal reducing tariffs on whisky, gin, and soft drinks entering India.AA
Whisky and gin tariffs will be halved to 75% from 150%, eventually falling to 40% by aEURoeyear tenaEUR of the deal.AA
India remains the largest export market by volume for Scotch whisky, with over 192 million bottles exported in 2024, a 14.6% increase from the previous year.A
In terms of value, India ranked fifth for Scotch whisky exports in 2024, with AGBP248m worth of exports sent there last year, up 13.8% on 2023.A
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In 2024, global exports of Scotch whisky saw a decline in value but an increase in volume.AA
Exports by value reached AGBP5.4bn, marking a 3.7% decrease from 2023, according to the data released by Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) in February.AA
The Asia-Pacific region was the largest market by value for Scotch exports, amounting to AGBP1.57bn, with notable growth in India and Japan.A
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