United Kingdom: Fruit Flour Market 2024

Fruit Flour Market Size in the UK

The UK fruit flour market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Fruit flour consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Fruit Flour Production in the UK

In value terms, fruit flour production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -10.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Flour Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruit flour were exported from the UK; surging by 9.1% against 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 92%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit flour exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 80%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for fruit flour exports from the UK, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit flour exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+26.3% per year) and Italy (+1.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit flour exported from the UK were Australia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +30.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit flour export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fruit flour export price increased by +94.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+142.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Flour Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, overseas purchases of fruit flour were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -3.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit flour imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit flour to the UK, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit flour imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sixfold. Ghana (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +40.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-12.0% per year) and Ghana (+14.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruit flour to the UK, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +43.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+8.0% per year) and Germany (+12.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit flour import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fruit flour import price increased by +22.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 43%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+22.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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