United Kingdom: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2025

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in the UK

The UK currant and gooseberry market contracted to $X in 2021, falling by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +35.1% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in the UK

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 274% against the previous year. Currant and gooseberry production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of currants and gooseberries in the UK contracted to X tons per ha, which is down by -6.3% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the average currant and gooseberry 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 currants and gooseberries production in the UK was estimated at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 2.3% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of currants and gooseberries decreased by -69.3% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports faced a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 401% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 661%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Gibraltar (X tons) were the main destinations of currant and gooseberry exports from the UK, together accounting for 86% of total exports. Poland, Oman and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +37.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for currant and gooseberry exports from the UK, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Gibraltar, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +6.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+23.4% per year) and Gibraltar (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 74% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Belgium (+25.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, purchases abroad of currants and gooseberries was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 74%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 122%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest currant and gooseberry supplier to the UK, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, currant and gooseberry imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Greece amounted to +208.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-2.8% per year) and Poland (-8.9% per year).

In value terms, Greece ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest currant and gooseberry suppliers to the UK, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +191.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average currant and gooseberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -15.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 29%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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