Overseas sales of UK food and drink surpassed all records last year, with sales in excess of £22 billion.
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said the figures demonstrate a “clear desire for British taste, quality, and high standards around the world”.
Its research shows that UK food and drink businesses are now selling their products to some 217 markets.
Sales of milk and cream rose by 61 per cent year-on-year, while salmon and pork grew 23 per cent and 14 per cent respectively.
Likewise, manufacturers of British gin continue to go through the “ginaissance” – with sales passing the £500 million mark.
Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove said: “Farmers, fisherman and our food producers are all helping to deliver a Brexit bonus – with more exports of British food and drink than ever.
“Contrary to the constant negativity of the doom-mongers, the British economy is going from strength to strength showing that a Green Brexit can deliver for the whole country.”
Food and Drink Federation Director General Ian Wright added: “UK food and drink is known across the globe for its provenance and quality. We are a proud home to many of the world’s most beloved brands.
“We must now build upon this platform in order to take advantage of new opportunities and the growing global appetite for great British and Northern Irish manufacturing as we leave the EU.”