United Kingdom: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK carrot and turnip market decreased by -1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Production in the UK

In value terms, carrot and turnip production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 -3.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in the UK fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 11%. The carrot and turnip yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 carrots and turnips were harvested in the UK; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to carrot and turnip production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of carrots and turnips increased by 71% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of carrot and turnip exports from the UK, together accounting for 81% of total exports. Spain, Italy, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +153.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for carrot and turnip exported from the UK were Ireland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 71% of total exports. Italy, Germany, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.9%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +149.5%, 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 carrot and turnip export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of carrots and turnips, when their volume decreased by -47.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main suppliers of carrot and turnip imports to the UK, together comprising 54% of total imports. Spain, France, Israel, Poland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +36.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to the UK were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 50% of total imports. France, Ireland, Israel, Poland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +41.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 28%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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