United Kingdom - Potato Chips - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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The revenue of the potato chips market in the UK amounted to $686M in 2018, dropping by -4.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In physical terms, however, the volume of consumption stood at 197K tons in 2018, flattening against the previous year. Over the last five years, the market was relatively stable, fluctuating mildly from 189K tons in 2013 to the mentioned level of 2018.
Production in the UK
Potato chips production in the UK amounted to 194K tons in 2018, coming down by -3.8% against the previous year. Despite this, the total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period.
Exports from the UK
In 2018, exports of potato chips from the UK stood at 56K tons, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2013 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.1% over the last five-year period.
The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 18% y-o-y. Over the period under review, potato chips exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, potato chips exports totaled $216M (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern generally reflected that of the volume of exports.
Exports by Country
Ireland (17K tons), Nigeria (11K tons) and the Netherlands (3.4K tons) were the main destinations of potato chips exports from the UK, with a combined 55% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Belgium, Germany, the U.S. and Sierra Leone, which together accounted for a further 24%.
In value terms, Ireland ($65M) remains the key foreign market for potato chips exports from the UK, comprising 30% of total potato chips exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Nigeria ($30M), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 8.6% share.
From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland totaled +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (-4.3% per year) and France (+17.3% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2018, the average potato chips export price amounted to $3,869 per ton, jumping by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the potato chips export price, however, experience a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices for potato chips attained their maximum at $5,384 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($5,752 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($3,919 per ton) was amongst the middle-level destinations.
From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports into the UK
In 2018, potato chips imports into the UK stood at 59K tons, growing by 14% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14% year-to-year. In that year, potato chips imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term. In value terms, potato chips imports amounted to $116M (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.
Imports by Country
The Netherlands (31K tons), Belgium (16K tons) and Germany (3.7K tons) were the main suppliers of potato chips imports to the UK, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Spain, Ireland, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.
From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2018, the average potato chips import price amounted to $1,948 per ton, going up by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($5,244 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($1,246 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
