
United Kingdom - Bananas - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
UK Banana Price Reduces to $697 per Ton
United Kingdom Banana Import Price in July 2022
In July 2022, the banana price stood at $697 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), declining by -2.5% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 2.1% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $748 per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to July 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2022, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($927 per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($543 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
United Kingdom Banana Imports
In July 2022, approximately 76K tons of bananas were imported into the UK; approximately reflecting June 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3% over the period from January 2022 to July 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when imports increased by 8.3% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 80K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to July 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, banana imports declined modestly to $53M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 when imports increased by 7.8% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $56M. From May 2022 to July 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
United Kingdom Banana Imports by Country
Colombia (21K tons), Costa Rica (18K tons) and Ecuador (7.2K tons) were the main suppliers of banana imports to the UK, with a combined 60% share of total imports. the Dominican Republic, Belize, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belize (with a CAGR of +15.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest banana suppliers to the UK were Colombia ($14M), Costa Rica ($11M) and the Dominican Republic ($6.6M), together accounting for 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belize, Cameroon, Ecuador, Cote d'Ivoire and Panama, which together accounted for a further 34%.
Belize, with a CAGR of +14.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the banana market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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