United Kingdom: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in the UK

The revenue of the vegetable market in the UK amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the vegetable market reached their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the vegetable market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Vegetable Production in the UK

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were produced in the UK; surging by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable production reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum. Vegetable output in the UK indicated a mild expansion, which was largely conditioned by a modest expansion of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

Average yield of vegetables in the UK stood at X ton per ha in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The UK vegetable yield peaked of X ton per ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in the UK; going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained its maximum of X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Vegetable Exports in the UK

Vegetable exports from the UK totaled X tons in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The UK exports peaked of X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, vegetable exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The UK exports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Vegetable Exports by Country in the UK

The countries with the highest levels of vegetable exports in 2017 were the Netherlands (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons), together finishing at X% of total export. It was followed by France (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons), together committing X% share of total exports. The following exporters - India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the U.S., France, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Germany, India, Egypt and the UK, which together accounted for a further X%.

China (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in the UK

In 2017, the vegetable export price in the UK amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, vegetable export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for vegetables reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the export prices for vegetables failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Italy ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports in the UK

Vegetable imports into the UK totaled X tons in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the vegetable imports reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the vegetable imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, vegetable imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the vegetable imports reached their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the vegetable imports failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Imports by Country in the UK

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the key importers of vegetables, together comprising X% of total imports. Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to vegetable imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. France, Spain, the UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Belgium, the Netherlands and the U.S. decreased by -X%, -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in the UK

In 2017, the vegetable import price in the UK amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for vegetables attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform