Research and development intensity is calculated by the source using R&D expenditure data and manufacturers' sales data for the food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing industries (at current prices).
The data refers to business R&D performed in the UK irrespective of the residence of the ultimate owner. Overseas activities of affiliates of UK businesses are not included by the source.
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UK food, beverage and tobacco manufacture: R&D intensity 2003-2018
This statistic shows the intensity of research and development within food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing businesses in the United Kingdom from 2003 to 2018. This is represented by R&D expenditure as a percentage of manufacturers' sales associated with that product group. In 2018, R&D expenditure accounted for *** percent of total food, beverage and tobacco manufacturers' sales.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (November 21, 2019). R&D expenditure as a percentage of sales in food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2018 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/411971/food-beverages-tobacco-united-kingdom-uk-randd-intensity/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "R&D expenditure as a percentage of sales in food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2018." Chart. November 21, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 05, 2026. /statistics/411971/food-beverages-tobacco-united-kingdom-uk-randd-intensity/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2019). R&D expenditure as a percentage of sales in food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 05, 2026. /statistics/411971/food-beverages-tobacco-united-kingdom-uk-randd-intensity/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "R&d Expenditure as a Percentage of Sales in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing Businesses in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 2003 to 2018." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 21 Nov 2019, /statistics/411971/food-beverages-tobacco-united-kingdom-uk-randd-intensity/
Office for National Statistics (UK), R&D expenditure as a percentage of sales in food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2018 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/411971/food-beverages-tobacco-united-kingdom-uk-randd-intensity/ (last visited August 05, 2026)
R&D expenditure as a percentage of sales in food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2018 [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), November 21, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/411971/food-beverages-tobacco-united-kingdom-uk-randd-intensity/
