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View PricingUK Import of Fruits and Berries Soars to $339M in November 2023
United Kingdom Fruit and Berry Imports
In November 2023, supplies from abroad of fruits and berries decreased by -19.3% to 139K tons, falling for the sixth month in a row after three months of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 27% m-o-m.
In value terms, fruit and berry imports rose modestly to $339M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 21% against the previous month.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Fruit and Berry in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | |
| Spain | 56.1 | 73.0 | 64.0 | 59.9 | 76.6 | 104 | 116 | 117 | 87.5 | 90.5 | 70.3 | 55.1 | 60.3 |
| Peru | 36.7 | 45.3 | 28.0 | 13.8 | 14.9 | 14.2 | 23.2 | 27.4 | 24.0 | 27.2 | 30.6 | 24.8 | 49.6 |
| Brazil | 34.7 | 26.4 | 14.9 | 13.4 | 12.4 | 11.3 | 17.0 | 8.5 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 18.0 | 31.1 | 42.0 |
| South Africa | 26.0 | 37.9 | 40.9 | 54.9 | 54.3 | 43.7 | 36.4 | 41.6 | 67.2 | 59.7 | 47.4 | 54.4 | 39.9 |
| Morocco | 15.5 | 22.8 | 37.8 | 43.8 | 66.2 | 46.0 | 45.7 | 14.5 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 6.5 | 24.1 |
| Egypt | 4.5 | 25.5 | 22.9 | 12.5 | 10.3 | 6.8 | 13.4 | 51.5 | 21.1 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 7.3 |
| Costa Rica | 4.5 | 4.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 14.6 | 12.0 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 7.7 | 6.1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Others | 184 | 179 | 211 | 143 | 170 | 223 | 254 | 197 | 128 | 117 | 118 | 154 | 116 |
| Total | 362 | 415 | 426 | 347 | 419 | 461 | 514 | 466 | 344 | 313 | 287 | 329 | 339 |
Imports by Country
Spain (34K tons), Brazil (26K tons) and South Africa (13K tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to the UK, together comprising 53% of total imports. These countries were followed by Peru, Morocco and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 13%.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Spain ($60M), Peru ($50M) and Brazil ($42M) appeared to be the largest fruit and berry suppliers to the UK, together comprising 45% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, Morocco and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 21%.
Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +4.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas (28K tons), grapes (22K tons) and apples (20K tons) were the main products of fruit and berry imports to the UK, with a combined 51% share of total imports. These products were followed by oranges, avocados, melons, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, watermelons, mangoes, mangosteens and guavas, plums and sloes, kiwi fruits, strawberries, dates, grapefruits, peaches and nectarines and figs, which together accounted for a further 49%.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by date (with a CAGR of +2.5%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries ($76M), grapes ($69M) and tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas ($39M) constituted the most imported types of fruits and berries in the UK, together accounting for 54% of total imports. Avocados, apples, strawberries, mangoes, mangosteens and guavas, oranges, melons, dates, watermelons, kiwi fruits, plums and sloes, peaches and nectarines, figs and grapefruits lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.
Import Prices by Country
In November 2023, the fruit and berry price amounted to $2,446 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), growing by 28% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.4%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($6,148 per ton), while the price for Poland ($868 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fruit and berry 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.
Product coverage:
- FCL 515 - Apples
- FCL 521 - Pears
- FCL 523 - Quinces
- FCL 526 - Apricots
- FCL 534 - Peaches and nectarines
- FCL 536 - Plums
- FCL 486 - Bananas
- FCL 489 - Plantains
- FCL 577 - Dates
- FCL 569 - Figs
- FCL 574 - Pineapples
- FCL 572 - Avocados
- FCL 571 - Mangoes
- FCL 490 - Oranges
- FCL 495 - Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas
- FCL 507 - Grapefruit and pomelo
- FCL 497 - Lemons and limes
- FCL 512 - Citrus fruit nes
- FCL 560 - Grapes
- FCL 567 - Watermelons
- FCL 568 - Melons, Cantaloupes
- FCL 600 - Papayas
- FCL 541 - Stone fruit, fresh nes
- FCL 542 - Pome fruit nes
- FCL 549 - Gooseberries
- FCL 550 - Currants
- FCL 587 - Persimmons
- FCL 591 - Cashewapple
- FCL 603 - Fruit, tropical (fresh) nes
- FCL 619 - Fruit, fresh nes
- FCL 558 - Berries nes
- FCL 547 - Raspberries
- FCL 552 - Blueberries
- FCL 554 - Cranberries
- FCL 544 - Strawberries
- FCL 530 - Sour cherries
- FCL 531 - Cherries
- FCL 592 - Kiwi fruit
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Data coverage:
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
