Beverage distributor for the UK: sourcing European drinks after Brexit

The range for UK buyers

• Coca-Cola brands — Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, in cans and PET
• Red Bull — 250ml original and sugar-free
• Monster Energy — full flavour range
• Oasis, Schweppes and other European soft drinks

European-sourced cans and PET frequently offer a meaningful price advantage against domestic UK supply, which is where the margin opportunity sits for wholesalers and discounters.

Customs, in practice

Export declarations are prepared on the EU side and coordinated with a UK customs agent for import clearance. Commodity codes, EORI requirements and import VAT treatment are settled before the truck leaves Lille rather than discovered at the border. Postponed VAT accounting is available to UK VAT-registered importers, which avoids paying import VAT up front and reclaiming it later.

Logistics and volumes

From Lille, trucks reach the UK via Calais–Dover or the Channel Tunnel, with typical lead times of 2 to 5 working days from order confirmation. Volumes run from single pallets on grouped transport up to full loads of 26 pallets. Quotations are given DAP UK or EXW Lille depending on whether you prefer to arrange your own haulage.

Frequently asked questions

Do prices include UK duty and VAT?

We quote DAP as standard, duty unpaid; import VAT is handled through your UK VAT registration.

Can I mix beverages and food on one truck?

Yes. Adding Samyang noodles, rice, pasta or canned goods optimises the load and the freight cost per unit.

Is there a minimum order?

One pallet for grouped shipments.