United Kingdom: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in the UK

The UK berry market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Berry Production in the UK

In value terms, berry production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of berries in the UK fell to X tons per ha, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The berry harvested area in the UK reached X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the berry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Berry Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, berry exports from the UK rose markedly to X tons, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of berry exports from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Poland, Spain and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for berry exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, France, the United Arab Emirates and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, berry imports into the UK reduced to X tons, waning by X% on 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, berry imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of berry imports to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Morocco ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the largest berry suppliers to the UK, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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