Total Factor Productivity of the Food and Drink Industry 2023 - revised figures
Annual information on the productivity of the UK food chain.
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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 or value of output to the volume or value 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.
The figures within this statistical release (including the associated dataset) make due allowance for the corrected figures for ONS’ Annual Business Survey originally published on 10 April 2025 and updated on 17 September 2025.
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