United Kingdom: Potato Chips Market 2025

Potato Chips Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK potato chips market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Potato Chips Production in the UK

In value terms, potato chips production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 17%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Potato Chips Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of potato chips decreased by -13.1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, exports saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato chips exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) was the main destination for potato chips exports from the UK, with a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, potato chips exports to Nigeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nigeria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (-8.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+15.6% per year).

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Ireland ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for potato chips exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for 45% of total exports. The United States, the Netherlands, France, Canada, Germany and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Yemen, with a CAGR of +14.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 potato chips export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Chips Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, the amount of potato chips imported into the UK surged to X tons, jumping by 67% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potato chips imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of potato chips imports to the UK, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +20.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest potato chips suppliers to the UK were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 63% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +20.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 potato chips import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -7.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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 (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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