United Kingdom: Market for Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers 2025

Market Size for Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers in the UK

The UK straw for fodder balers market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Straw for fodder balers consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers in the UK

In value terms, straw for fodder balers production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 142% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers

Exports from the UK

In 2021, straw for fodder balers exports from the UK declined to X units, with a decrease of -7.2% on 2020 figures. Overall, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -4.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, straw for fodder balers exports reached $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +13.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 45%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X units) was the main destination for straw for fodder balers exports from the UK, with a 26% share of total exports. Moreover, straw for fodder balers exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by New Zealand (X units), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand stood at +60.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+6.9% per year) and New Zealand (+6.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for straw for fodder balers exported from the UK were Norway ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 48% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Thailand, with a CAGR of +75.7%, 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 straw for fodder balers export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+25.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers

Imports into the UK

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers, when their volume increased by 18% to X units. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, straw for fodder balers imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X units), France (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the main suppliers of straw for fodder balers imports to the UK, together comprising 60% of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Germany, the Netherlands, the United States and Poland, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Ireland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers to the UK, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Ireland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.1% per year) and France (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average straw for fodder balers import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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