United Kingdom Fruits & Vegetables Market Size (2024 - 2029)

United Kingdom Fruits & 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 UK fruits and vegetables market is a significant part of the country’s food industry, and it is driven by a combination of domestic production and imports. The UK produces a variety of fruits, such as apples, pears, strawberries, and raspberries. However, due to the country's climate, their production volume is limited compared to global standards. Vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and cabbage are also significant, and the United Kingdom is one of the biggest producers of potatoes in Europe. However, the production of these crops is subject to seasonal fluctuations and climatic conditions, which lead to fluctuations in the prices of fresh fruits and vegetables in the country. For instance, according to the Office for National Statistics (UK), the price for one kilogram of carrots had increased by 35% as of December 2023 compared to the previous year. Carrots were the vegetable with the highest price growth during this period. Plums had the highest price change, with a 19% increase.
• Despite domestic production, the United Kingdom heavily relies on imports for its fruits and vegetables. Approximately 40% of the country's fruit and vegetable supply comes from EU countries such as Spain, the Netherlands, and France. The United Kingdom also imports from countries outside of Europe, such as South Africa and the United States, to meet consumer demand for a wide variety of produce year-round.
• In 2019, fruit and vegetable production in the United Kingdom was 3.3 million metric tons, which decreased to 3.0 million metric tons in 2022 due to hot summers and unpredictable climatic conditions. Extreme weather, including record-level rainfall, has negatively impacted fruit and vegetable yields in recent years. According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the production volumes of fruit decreased by 12% to 585,000 metric tons, and vegetable yields decreased by 4.9% in 2023.

United Kingdom Fruits & Vegetables Industry Segmentation

Fruits and vegetables are horticultural crops that produce perishable agricultural produce and are a key part of the country's agriculture. Only fresh fruits and vegetables are considered in the scope of the report.

The UK fruits and vegetables market is segmented by vegetables and fruits and includes production analysis (volume), consumption analysis (value and volume), trade in terms of import analysis (value and volume), and export analysis (value and volume) for each segment. The report offers market estimation and forecasts for value (USD) and volume (Metric tons) for the abovementioned segments.