United Kingdom: Market for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn 2025

Market Size for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in the UK

The UK market for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in the UK

In value terms, production of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 14%. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Exports from the UK

Exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn from the UK skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 33% against 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -12.9% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn from the UK, with a combined 60% share of total exports. Germany, Poland, Portugal, France and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +31.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for 56% of total exports. Germany, France, Portugal, Poland and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +16.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -27.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 32%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Australia (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Imports into the UK

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn increased by 11% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn to the UK, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+3.2% per year) and Poland (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn to the UK, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium totaled +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+3.8% per year) and Poland (+8.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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