United Kingdom: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in the UK

The UK candied fruit market was estimated at $X in 2021, with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -3.8% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Candied Fruit Production in the UK

In value terms, candied fruit production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 22,233%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, overseas shipments of candied fruits decreased by -39.2% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 51%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from the UK, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, candied fruit exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland stood at +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+43.8% per year) and the United States (+74.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for candied fruit exported from the UK were Poland ($X), Ireland ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 60% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +69.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 31%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 Poland (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of candied fruits were imported into the UK; with a decrease of -22% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main suppliers of candied fruit imports to the UK, together comprising 49% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +28.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest candied fruit suppliers to the UK were Italy ($X), France ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports. The Philippines, Spain, the Netherlands, Thailand, Lebanon, Australia, Ireland and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

Among the main suppliers, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +32.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average candied fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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