United Kingdom - Prepared Culture Media For Development Of Micro-Organisms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingUK's 2023 Exports of Prepared Culture Media Tumble to $386M
United Kingdom Prepared Culture Media Exports
In 2023, approx. 8.1K tons of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms were exported from the UK; with a decrease of -8.5% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 8.9K tons, and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, prepared culture media exports contracted to $386M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $448M in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Prepared Culture Media in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Netherlands | 29.2 | 24.9 | 18.4 | 27.4 | 23.4 | 27.4 | 29.0 | 30.6 | 85.5 | 67.8 | 83.6 |
| Ireland | 12.5 | 16.5 | 20.4 | 25.2 | 27.1 | 36.6 | 36.8 | 44.5 | 39.5 | 41.0 | 40.8 |
| Germany | 35.1 | 51.7 | 47.6 | 51.3 | 43.6 | 57.5 | 54.7 | 60.1 | 58.7 | 64.5 | 40.0 |
| South Korea | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 6.9 | 8.7 | 11.1 | 8.6 | 18.5 | 31.0 | 34.6 |
| United States | 13.2 | 15.5 | 22.0 | 32.7 | 28.6 | 63.3 | 85.7 | 32.6 | 52.8 | 67.5 | 33.1 |
| Denmark | 2.7 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 10.7 | 10.3 | 5.9 | 20.9 | 21.5 | 28.6 |
| China | 2.6 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 9.7 | 10.6 | 6.9 | 13.0 | 17.6 | 15.7 |
| France | 13.1 | 14.5 | 15.3 | 17.6 | 14.4 | 17.2 | 14.6 | 25.4 | 11.1 | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| Others | 52.2 | 58.4 | 61.8 | 61.7 | 73.1 | 88.4 | 88.5 | 80.9 | 89.1 | 127 | 99.8 |
| Total | 161 | 188 | 195 | 234 | 231 | 320 | 341 | 296 | 389 | 448 | 386 |
Exports by Country
the Netherlands (2.9K tons) was the main destination for prepared culture media exports from the UK, with a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared culture media exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (928 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (746 tons), with a 9.2% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-5.3% per year) and the United States (+10.8% per year).
In value terms, the Netherlands ($84M) remains the key foreign market for prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms exports from the UK, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ireland ($41M), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +11.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+12.5% per year) and Germany (+1.3% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the prepared culture media price amounted to $47,349 per ton (FOB, United Kingdom), with a decrease of -5.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, prepared culture media export price decreased by -7.2% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 41%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $51,039 per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average 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 Denmark ($138,484 per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($17,277 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the prepared culture media 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.
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- Prodcom 20595270 - Prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms
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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- 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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
