United Kingdom: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in the UK

The UK vegetable market totaled $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in the UK

In value terms, vegetable production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in the UK stood at X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in the UK totaled X ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from the UK, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Morocco, France, Belgium, Nicaragua, Denmark, Israel and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

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

Israel, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of vegetables, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 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

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

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

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform