The challenges of UK post-Brexit procurement
Since 1 January 2021, exporting beverages to the UK involves: French export declaration, British import declaration (UK EORI number required), payment of customs duties under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, UK Food Law and FSA compliance, labelling in British English with UK importer address. This is why most European wholesalers abandoned the UK market.
Martigane's DDP UK solution
Martigane handles the entire customs process on both sides of the Channel: export declaration (France), import declaration (UK), duties payment, compliant UK over-labelling (importer address, imperial units, British English mentions). You receive goods at your UK warehouse with no administrative steps required.
The hidden post-Brexit opportunity
Many European suppliers left the UK market after Brexit. Competition on major branded beverages has reduced, and distributors who maintained their activity now benefit from commercial margins higher than those achieved before 2021. Now is the time to take advantage.
UK delivery lead times and terms
Delivery within 96 to 120 hours (4-5 business days) from Lille via the Channel Tunnel (Calais-Dover). Minimum volume: half-pallet. Transparent DDP UK pricing, no hidden fees. Invoice in GBP or EUR as preferred.
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