United Kingdom: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK root and tuber market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in the UK

In value terms, root and tuber production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in the UK was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of roots and tubers in the UK expanded modestly to X ha, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of roots and tubers, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Morocco, Belgium, Nicaragua, France, Israel and Thailand 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 Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for root and tuber exported from the UK were Egypt ($X), Spain ($X) and Ireland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Morocco, Nicaragua, Thailand, Belgium, France and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, purchases abroad of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Israel, Ghana, Cyprus, Honduras, the Netherlands, South Africa, France, Spain and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Egypt ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest root and tuber suppliers to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports. Ireland, Ghana, Israel, Cyprus, Honduras, Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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