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A Guide to Defra Trade Codes and Classifications

This guide explains Defra’s trade classifications, including Food, Feed & Drink (FFD), which group commodity codes into clear and meaningful categories. These classifications provide a consistent framework for analysing and reporting UK trade data.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 10 July 2026

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This guide explains Defra’s trade classifications, including Food, Feed & Drink (FFD), which group commodity codes into clear and meaningful categories. These classifications provide a consistent framework for analysing and reporting UK trade data.

Email: trade-stats@defra.gov.uk

Published 10 July 2026