Exports of British food to the EU have plummeted by nearly £3bn annually since Brexit, primarily due to new physical and documentary checks imposed at the border.
The Centre of Inclusive Trade Policy reports a 16% drop in UK food exports to the EU over three years post-Brexit, with no signs of recovery.
Industry bodies are urging Labour's Keir Starmer to fulfill promises for a veterinary deal with the EU to eliminate trade barriers affecting agricultural exports.
The introduction of health certificates and checks has burdened UK exporters, with meat and dairy sectors collectively spending over £205m to adhere to new regulations.
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