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United Kingdom: Potato Chips Market 2023

Potato Chips Market Size in the UK

The UK potato chips market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild slump. Potato chips consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Potato Chips Production in the UK

In value terms, potato chips production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 17%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Potato Chips Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of potato chips decreased by -35.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 18%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potato chips exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) was the main destination for potato chips exports from the UK, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, potato chips exports to Nigeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nigeria stood at +4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (-4.8% per year) and France (+4.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for potato chips exported from the UK were Nigeria ($X), Ireland ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports. The United States, the Netherlands, Germany and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Yemen, with a CAGR of +23.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average potato chips export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Germany (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Potato Chips Imports

Imports into the UK

Potato chips imports into the UK dropped markedly to X tons in 2021, reducing by -22.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato chips imports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of potato chips to the UK, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, potato chips imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ireland (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-7.1% per year) and Ireland (-3.5% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato chips to the UK, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium totaled +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+15.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-4.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average potato chips import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

Base Year Historical Period Forecast Period Units
2022 2012-2022 2023-2030 US$, Tons

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for potato chips in the world?
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The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 35% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Japan, Russia, Indonesia, Italy, Brazil, Germany, Bangladesh, Mexico, Pakistan and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 26%.
What are the largest producers of potato chips in the world?
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The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 34% share of global production. These countries were followed by Russia, Japan, Indonesia, Italy, Brazil, Bangladesh, Mexico, Germany, the Netherlands and Pakistan, which together accounted for a further 26%.
What are the leading suppliers of potato chips to the UK?
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In value terms, Belgium constituted the largest supplier of potato chips to the UK, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain, with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.
What are the leading importers of potato chips from the UK?
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In value terms, Nigeria, Ireland and France appeared to be the largest markets for potato chips exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising 60% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, the Netherlands, Germany and Yemen, which together accounted for a further 13%.
What is the average export price for potato chips in the UK?
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The average potato chips export price stood at $4,542 per ton in 2021, surging by 16% against the previous year.
What is the average import price for potato chips in the UK?
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The average potato chips import price stood at $2,059 per ton in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potato chips 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.


Product coverage:
• Prodcom 10311430 - Potatoes prepared or preserved in the form of flour, meal or flakes (excluding frozen, crisps, by vinegar or acetic acid)
• Prodcom 10311460 - Potatoes prepared or preserved, including crisps (excluding frozen, dried, by vinegar or acetic acid, in the form of flour, m eal or flakes)
Country coverage:
• United Kingdom

Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
4. How to increase your profit margins
5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
7. How to outsource production to other countries
8. How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries

8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports

9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Exports And Growth
Figure 16:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 17:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 18:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 19:
Imports And Growth
Figure 20:
Import Prices
Figure 21:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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