Market Size of United Kingdom Fruits & Vegetables Industry
| 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.
