National statistics

Food chain productivity

Annual information on the productivity of the UK food chain.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
31 January 2013
Last updated
27 July 2023 — See all updates

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Total Factor Productivity of the United Kingdom Food Chain 2021 – final release

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Methodology

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Food chain total factor productivity – data table

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The total factor productivity of the United Kingdom food chain is examined within the four main food industry sectors and compared to the wider economy. Total factor productivity relates the volume of output to the volume of labour, capital and purchases, and so can provide a measure of efficiency. Total factor productivity provides a comprehensive picture of growth. Presented as an index, it relates major inputs of labour, intermediate purchases and capital consumption to outputs (turnover). There is a practical upper limit on the quantity of food that people in the UK want to consume but increases in outputs can be achieved by increases in the quality of foods (value added) and by increases in exports. Increases in total factor productivity can be achieved through increases in outputs and/or by reductions in inputs.

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Published 31 January 2013
Last updated 27 July 2023 + show all updates

  1. Added latest statistical notice and dataset, 2021 figures.

  2. Correction to the dataset so have reuploaded it.

  3. Reuploaded the csv file to have the data that matches the charts.

  4. Added new statistical notice, methodology and datasets for 2020 data.

  5. Replaced the html attachment that was still using 2018 provisional release web address instead of 2019 – final release.

  6. Updated with the latest statistical release, "Total Factor Productivity of the United Kingdom Food Chain 2019".

  7. Updated with Final report and data for 2018.

  8. Updated with latest 2018 provisional release.

  9. Updated Methodology paper.

  10. Updated to 2017 Final Release.

  11. Updated to 2017 provisional release.

  12. Amended chart 4 Retail.

  13. Updated to 2016 final release, with updated methodology paper.

  14. Updated with 2016 provisional release.

  15. Updated with final estimates for 2015.

  16. Updated with 2015 provisional estimates.

  17. Updated with 2014 final estimates.

  18. Latest version for 2014 added.

  19. Minor correction to Food Chain Productivity data tables.

  20. Updated 2013 final edition.

  21. Latest version for 2013 added.

  22. Updated 2012 final edition.

  23. Updated to include 2012 figures.

  24. Updated user and users guide

  25. scheduled update - revised figures

  26. Added information on users and uses of the food chain productivity statistics.

  27. First published.

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