United Kingdom - Plantains - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingPrice of Plantains in UK Skyrockets to $1,170 per Ton
United Kingdom Plantain Import Price in June 2023
In June 2023, the plantain price amounted to $1,170 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), surging by 5.3% against the previous month. Over the period from June 2022 to June 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 an increase of 12% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,177 per ton in April 2023; afterwards, it flattened through to June 2023.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($7,836 per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($957 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Plantain in United Kingdom (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
| Costa Rica | 1,737 | 2,601 | 5,152 | 3,267 | 2,314 | 2,139 | 1,331 | 3,299 | 5,437 | 6,548 | 7,881 | 7,875 | 7,836 |
| Uganda | 1,185 | 1,244 | 1,273 | 1,227 | 1,304 | 1,493 | 1,527 | 1,466 | 1,432 | 1,426 | 1,576 | 1,559 | 1,581 |
| Ecuador | 700 | 789 | 954 | 958 | 1,072 | 1,060 | 1,056 | 929 | 972 | 998 | 985 | 1,069 | 1,108 |
| Colombia | 732 | 740 | 800 | 780 | 831 | 910 | 1,024 | 1,049 | 979 | 983 | 1,068 | 1,012 | 1,001 |
| Guatemala | 298 | 350 | 599 | 607 | 1,010 | 955 | 775 | 881 | 1,058 | 1,072 | 972 | 1,026 | 957 |
| Average | 793 | 826 | 916 | 917 | 962 | 1,080 | 1,073 | 1,088 | 1,110 | 1,127 | 1,177 | 1,112 | 1,170 |
United Kingdom Plantain Imports
In June 2023, imports of plantains into the UK expanded remarkably to 3.3K tons, surging by 7.2% compared with May 2023 figures. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3% from June 2022 to June 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when imports increased by 33% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in June 2023.
In value terms, plantain imports rose significantly to $3.9M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated pronounced growth from June 2022 to June 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +4.6% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, imports increased by +81.7% against February 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 33% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in June 2023.
United Kingdom Plantain Imports by Country
Guatemala (1.3K tons), Colombia (1.1K tons) and Ecuador (460 tons) were the main suppliers of plantain imports to the UK, with a combined 89% share of total imports.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Guatemala ($1.3M), Colombia ($1.1M) and Ecuador ($510K) appeared to be the largest plantain suppliers to the UK, together comprising 76% of total imports.
Guatemala, with a CAGR of +29.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 plantain 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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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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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
