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Apple market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The UK fresh apple market volume grew from 912.0 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 956.2 thousand tonnes in 2020, before experiencing a severe contraction of over 25% to 709.0 thousand tonnes in 2021. A partial recovery to 784.0 thousand tonnes followed in 2022, but the market declined again to 683.8 thousand tonnes in 2023, ending the period below its starting level.

Domestic production followed a similar volatile path, rising to 631.6 thousand tonnes in 2020 then plunging to 392.5 thousand tonnes in 2021. Imports, a key component of supply, trended downward from 385.9 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 285.0 thousand tonnes in 2023, while exports remained a small fraction of the market, falling below 11 thousand tonnes after 2021.

In the final years of the observed period, import volumes fluctuated, rising to 326.3 thousand tonnes in 2024 before decreasing to 294.3 thousand tonnes in 2025. Export volumes stabilized at under 10 thousand tonnes during these two years.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apple in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom was one of the world's leading apple producers, ranking 25th globally by production volume.

Top producers of apple, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apple, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

After rising for two consecutive years, apple production in the United Kingdom declined. In 2021, production reached 392.5 K t, marking a dramatic decrease of 37.9% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 28.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.6%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 631.6 K t, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 11.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.2%	3.5%	(37.9%)	(10.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apple from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, the United Kingdom's apple exports totaled 10.9 K t, down by 49.9% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 51.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 21.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 with a 15.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.8%)	15.8%	(49.9%)	(21.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland remained the primary destination for apple exports from the United Kingdom, accounting for 77.3% of total exports in volume. The remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Apple shipments from the United Kingdom abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 10.6 M $ US, representing a sharp fall of 34.5% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 58.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -25.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(31.3%)	(7.3%)	(34.5%)	(25.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Ireland accounted for 73.1% of total apple exports in value terms, while the rest was shared among many countries with smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apple to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, the United Kingdom's apple imports amounted to 327.5 K t, a decrease of 5.5% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 15.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with an 11.3% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 1.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.3%)	1.2%	(5.5%)	(5.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, France (24.5% of imports in volume), South Africa (21.1%), and New Zealand (11.4%) led as the top suppliers of apples to the United Kingdom. Together, they accounted for 57.1% of total imports in volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, the United Kingdom imported a total of 327.5 M $ US worth of apples, representing a controlled decline of 4.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a 14.7% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 4.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.7%)	4.0%	(4.6%)	(5.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, France (25.8% of imports in value terms), South Africa (20.4%), and New Zealand (11.8%) continued to top the list of apple suppliers to the United Kingdom. Collectively, they accounted for 58.0% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io