United Kingdom: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in the UK

The UK vegetable market was estimated at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in the UK

In value terms, vegetable production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in the UK stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in the UK reached X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Morocco, France, Belgium, Nicaragua, Israel and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Ireland ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for vegetable exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Morocco, France, Nicaragua, Belgium, Thailand and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, purchases abroad of vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to the UK, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Morocco (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

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

In terms of the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, 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 vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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