United Kingdom: Non-Wheat Flour Market 2024

Non-Wheat Flour Market Size in the UK

In 2021, the UK non-wheat flour market decreased by -0.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw prominent growth. Non-wheat flour consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Wheat Flour Production in the UK

In value terms, non-wheat flour production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +77.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 62%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Non-Wheat Flour Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, the amount of non-wheat flours exported from the UK declined to X tons, waning by -14.6% against 2020 figures. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +47.2% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, non-wheat flour exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 28%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of non-wheat flour exports from the UK, together accounting for 45% of total exports. Poland, the Philippines, Spain, Nigeria, the United States, the Netherlands, Colombia, Hungary, South Korea and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +104.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Ireland ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-wheat flour exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for 37% of total exports. France, Poland, the Philippines, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Spain, Colombia, Hungary, Italy and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Among the main countries of destination, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +78.2%, 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

The average non-wheat flour export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -11.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the Netherlands (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Wheat Flour Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-wheat flours decreased by -3.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 47%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat flour imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-wheat flour to the UK, accounting for a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, non-wheat flour imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +25.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+31.1% per year) and France (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-wheat flour suppliers to the UK were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the United States, India, Thailand, Belgium, Spain, Poland and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +45.2%, 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

The average non-wheat flour import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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