Museum of Sake Journal Autumn 2015 | Page 31

BOTTLE ECONOMICS

RETAIL PRICE 5410¥

RETAIL PROFIT + VAT

48%

TAX & DUTY

10%

BREWER PRICE 1000¥

12%

EXPORT MARGIN

10%

SHIPPING

18%

COST TO EXPORTER

The cost breakdown of importing a bottle to the UK
(assuming retailer imports themselves)