United Kingdom: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in the UK

The UK fruit and berry market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Production in the UK

In value terms, fruit and berry production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable 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. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in the UK surged to X tons per ha, rising by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, fruit and berry yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit and berry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 fruits and berries were harvested in the UK; remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The fruit and berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, fruit and berry exports from the UK contracted to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

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

In value terms, Ireland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, overseas purchases of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after six years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports. Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Italy, Morocco, Egypt, France, the Dominican Republic, Chile and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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 ($X), South Africa ($X) and Peru ($X) were the largest fruit and berry suppliers to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports. Morocco, Costa Rica, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Italy, Egypt, France, the Dominican Republic and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 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, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($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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