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United Kingdom - Mushrooms And Truffles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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United Kingdom - Mushrooms And Truffles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Jan 17, 2023

UK Mushroom and Truffle Price Drops Slightly to $2,313 per Ton

United Kingdom Mushroom and Truffle Import Price in July 2022

In July 2022, the mushroom and truffle price amounted to $2,313 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), approximately equating the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2022 an increase of 0.2% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,570 per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to July 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2022, the countries with the highest prices were Ireland ($2,437 per ton) and the Netherlands ($2,330 per ton), while the price for France ($2,000 per ton) and Poland ($2,161 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

United Kingdom Mushroom and Truffle Imports

In July 2022, mushroom and truffle imports into the UK fell to 7.9K tons, declining by -3.5% compared with June 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 when imports increased by 9.1% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 9.7K tons in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to July 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports dropped modestly to $18M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 when imports increased by 5.7% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 24K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to July 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

United Kingdom Mushroom and Truffle Imports by Country

Poland (4.4K tons), Ireland (2.9K tons) and the Netherlands (268 tons) were the main suppliers of mushroom and truffle imports to the UK, with a combined 95% share of total imports. France lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 1.8%.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +114.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Poland ($9.4M), Ireland ($7M) and the Netherlands ($624K) constituted the largest mushroom and truffle suppliers to the UK, with a combined 94% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, which accounted for a further 1.5%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +59.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Factors Affecting Mushrooms and Truffle Prices

Mushrooms and truffles are popular ingredients in many dishes, and their prices can fluctuate depending on how much they are in demand. The price of mushrooms and truffles also varies depending on the time of year; for example, prices are typically higher in autumn and winter when mushrooms and truffles are in season.

The most common types of mushrooms used in cooking include button mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and portobello mushrooms. Truffles are a type of fungus that grows underground; they are often white or black in color. White truffles are considered to be the most valuable type of truffle.

Mushroom and truffle prices in the UK have been on the rise in recent years, due largely to increased demand from both consumers and businesses. A number of factors have contributed to this trend, including a growing awareness of the health benefits of mushrooms and truffles, as well as their culinary versatility.

Another factor that has contributed to the rising price of mushrooms and truffles is the cost of production. These foods are often grown in specialist facilities, which can be expensive to set up and maintain.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mushroom and truffle 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:

  • FCL 449 - Mushrooms

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
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  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. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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