United Kingdom: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in the UK

The UK fruit market declined modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in the UK

In value terms, fruit production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits in the UK soared to X tons per ha in 2022, rising by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated resilient growth 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 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 yield hit record highs 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, the fruit harvested area in the UK reduced to X ha, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits were exported from the UK; dropping by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from the UK, together accounting for X% of total exports. France, Brazil, Hong Kong SAR, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, 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) constituted the largest markets for fruit exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Hong Kong SAR, 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

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Sweden (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, purchases abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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