United Kingdom: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in the UK

The UK other cereals market dropped to $X in 2021, waning by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -7.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Other Cereals Production in the UK

In value terms, other cereals production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -14.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 73%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of other cerealses in the UK expanded significantly to X tons per ha, picking up by 14% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 19% against the previous year. The other cereals yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of other cerealses production in the UK reduced to X ha, with a decrease of -7% compared with the previous year. In general, the total harvested area indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, other cereals harvested area increased by +61.0% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to other cereals production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of other cerealses were exported from the UK; with an increase of 17% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 288% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other cereals exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 178% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of other cereals exports from the UK, together accounting for 65% of total exports. These countries were followed by Australia, France and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +122.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for other cereals exported from the UK were Australia ($X), Ireland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Australia, with a CAGR of +118.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average other cereals export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -28.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 49%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, overseas purchases of other cerealses decreased by -22.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, other cereals imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 105%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest other cereals supplier to the UK, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, other cereals imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru stood at +29.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+18.4% per year) and Italy (-0.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest other cereals suppliers to the UK were Peru ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 62% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +48.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average other cereals import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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