United Kingdom: Caramel Market 2025

Caramel Market Size in the UK

The UK caramel market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Caramel Production in the UK

In value terms, caramel production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Caramel Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of caramel increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, total exports indicated a measured increase 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, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, caramel exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of caramel exports from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports. Costa Rica, Denmark, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, New Zealand, South Africa and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), Ireland ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for caramel exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Denmark, France, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Spain, Costa Rica, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

New Zealand, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 caramel export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($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 Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Caramel Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, approx. X tons of caramel were imported into the UK; rising by X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, caramel imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value 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. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of caramel to the UK, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, caramel imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of caramel to the UK, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average caramel import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform