UK Fruits and Vegetables Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 31.58 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 36.55 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 2.97 % |
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UK Fruits and Vegetables Market Analysis
The United Kingdom Fruits & Vegetables Market size is estimated at USD 31.58 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 36.55 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.97% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in increased awareness of healthy food among British consumers, which resulted in increased consumption of fruits and vegetables in the country. For instance, according to a study conducted by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables increased by 33% and 31%, respectively, in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The production of fruits and vegetables in the United Kingdom was 3,288.5 thousand ton in 2019, which decreased to 3,263.9 thousand ton in 2020. Hot summers and high unpredictable climatic conditions were the major reasons for decreases in the yield of various crops grown in the country, including vegetable crops.
According to the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, onions, carrots, tomatoes, and cauliflower were the most consumed vegetables in the country with 108 grams, 101 grams, and 84 grams, respectively, of average purchase per week in 2017.
UK Fruits and Vegetables Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the UK Fruits & Vegetables Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Area Under Cultivation
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the area under fruits and vegetable cultivation in the United Kingdom was 149.5 thousand hectares in 2017, which increased to 154.5 thousand hectares in 2020. Peas, cauliflower & broccoli, and apple are the major crops grown in the country. The area under cultivation of peas and cauliflowers & broccoli increased by 5% and 3.1%, respectively, during the same period. However, the area under cultivation for apples has decreased by 2.1% since 2019 due to climatic changes. According to the Food, Farming, and Countryside Commission's report, the country has to increase its area under cultivation for fruits and vegetables. This need for an increase in the production of fruits and vegetables is expected to drive the market in the future.
Increasing Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables
The consumption of fruits and vegetables is increasing in the United Kingdom. The UK government is promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables in the country. The government has implemented a fruits and vegetable alliance to boost the country's production and consumption of fruits and vegetables. This initiative has resulted in the increased demand for fruits and vegetables in the country, which has led to increasing import of these products in the country. For instance, according to the ITC TradeMap database, the United Kingdom imported vegetables worth USD 4,165.5 thousand in 2017, which increased to USD 4,397.2 thousand in 2020.
British Growers, Bristol Food Producers, British Summer Fruits, Chris Rose Associates/Asplin's PO, Community Farm, and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Network UK are some of the members of this alliance. In 2017, an initiative called 'Peas Please' was started by various NGOs and WWF to promote the consumption of vegetables in the United Kingdom. Retail stores, such as grocery shops and supermarkets, also joined this initiative to promote vegetable consumption by increasing marketing and prioritizing the in-shelf positioning of vegetables. The various initiatives taken to grow the fruits and vegetable market in the country will boost the fruits and vegetable consumption in the United Kingdom.
UK Fruits and Vegetables Market News
In March 2022, Fischer Farms secured EUR 26 million (approximately USD 28.5 million) funding to establish a 25,000 square meters vertical farm in the United Kingdom for the production of green vegetables in the country.
In August 2021, Barfoots, a vegetable-growing company in the United Kingdom, launched a new product called 'CauliShoots' in the country. CauliShoots are edible from head to toe and are anticipated to boost consumption since they cater to trends such as scratch cooking and no waste among consumers.
UK Fruits and Vegetables Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.3 Market Restraints
4.4 Value Chain Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 Fruits
5.1.1 Production Analysis (Volume)
5.1.2 Consumption Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.3 Import Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.4 Export Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.2 Vegetables
5.2.1 Production Analysis (Volume)
5.2.2 Consumption Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.2.3 Import Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.2.4 Export Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
6. PRICE TREND ANALYSIS
6.1 Apple
6.2 Strawberry
6.3 Pear
6.4 Carrot
6.5 Cauliflower
6.6 Onion
6.7 Pea
6.8 Tomato
6.9 Cucumber
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
8. IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE MARKET
UK Fruits and Vegetables Industry Segmentation
The UK fruit and vegetable market is analyzed by production (volume), consumption (volume & value), imports (volume & value), exports (volume & value), and price trend analysis. The report offers the market size and forecasts in terms of volume (ton) and value (USD thousand) for all the above segments.
| Fruits | |
| Production Analysis (Volume) | |
| Consumption Analysis (Volume & Value) | |
| Import Analysis (Volume & Value) | |
| Export Analysis (Volume & Value) | |
| Price Trend Analysis |
| Vegetables | |
| Production Analysis (Volume) | |
| Consumption Analysis (Volume & Value) | |
| Import Analysis (Volume & Value) | |
| Export Analysis (Volume & Value) | |
| Price Trend Analysis |
UK Fruits and Vegetables Market Research FAQs
How big is the United Kingdom Fruits & Vegetables Market?
The United Kingdom Fruits & Vegetables Market size is expected to reach USD 31.58 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 2.97% to reach USD 36.55 billion by 2029.
What is the current United Kingdom Fruits & Vegetables Market size?
In 2024, the United Kingdom Fruits & Vegetables Market size is expected to reach USD 31.58 billion.
What years does this United Kingdom Fruits & Vegetables Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the United Kingdom Fruits & Vegetables Market size was estimated at USD 30.67 billion. The report covers the United Kingdom Fruits & Vegetables Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the United Kingdom Fruits & Vegetables Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
UK Fruits and Vegetables Industry Report
Statistics for the 2024 UK Fruits and Vegetables market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. UK Fruits and Vegetables analysis includes a market forecast outlook to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.
