United Kingdom: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in the UK

The UK berry market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Berry Production in the UK

In value terms, berry production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of berries in the UK expanded markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, approx. X ha of berries were harvested in the UK; approximately equating 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Berry Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, berry exports from the UK rose rapidly to X tons, growing by X% against the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, berry exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of berry exports from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Poland, Spain and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for berry exported from the UK were Ireland ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, France, the United Arab Emirates and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, approx. X tons of berries were imported into the UK; dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, berry imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of berry imports to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), Morocco ($X) and Peru ($X) were the largest berry suppliers to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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