The UK’s appetite for US craft beer continued to grow in 2017, with a 7.1% increase in amount it imported, according to the latest figures from the Brewers Association.

The UK remains the second largest importer of US craft beer behind Canada, which accounts for 51.3% of total exports.

Elsewhere, Sweden accounted for 6.7%; Korea 4.6%; Australia, with 3.8%; and China, with 2.5% of exports.

Steve Parr, export development program manager for the Brewers Association, added:  “The UK grew by 7.1 percent in 2017 to maintain its position as the second biggest export market after Canada.

“This growth is impressive when set against the thriving domestic brewing scene the UK is currently undergoing.

“It proves that the UK’s taste for full-flavoured, high quality, diverse American craft beer is far from waning and shows that American craft beer is continuing to break new boundaries.

“From innovative styles to international distribution, the Brewers Association Export Development Programme, is able to take the success of local brewers and showcase them on a global scale.”