United Kingdom: Carrot And Turnip Market 2024

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in the UK

The UK carrot and turnip market stood at $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in the UK

In value terms, carrot and turnip production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Carrot and turnip production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in the UK totaled X tons per ha in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of carrots and turnips production in the UK dropped slightly to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2023, approx. X tons of carrots and turnips were exported from the UK; waning by X% on 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from the UK, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2023, the amount of carrots and turnips imported into the UK surged to X tons, growing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Israel (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip to the UK, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, carrot and turnip imports from Israel exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Israel amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Israel ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to the UK, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Israel amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform