United Kingdom: Dried Grapes Market 2023

Dried Grapes Market Size in the UK

In 2021, the UK dried grapes market decreased by -11.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 8.3%. Dried grapes consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dried Grapes Production in the UK

In value terms, dried grapes production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. Dried grapes production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Dried Grapes Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of dried grapes decreased by -50.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 27%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried grapes exports declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of dried grapes exports from the UK, together accounting for 68% of total exports. Spain, Austria, France, Turkey, Portugal, the United States, Italy and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the United States (with a CAGR of +25.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Ireland ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for dried grapes exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for 72% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +19.2%, recorded 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

The average dried grapes export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Grapes Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of dried grapes were imported into the UK; falling by -7.9% compared with 2020. In general, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried grapes imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dried grapes to the UK, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, dried grapes imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Greece (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+22.4% per year) and Greece (-7.5% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried grapes to the UK, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+15.7% per year) and Greece (-9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried grapes import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 15%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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