Carrots and turnips market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the UK market for fresh carrots and turnips expanded in volume from 864 thousand tonnes to a peak of 931 thousand tonnes. This growth was initially supported by rising consumer preference for healthy eating and convenient snacks like baby carrots, which bolstered domestic demand. The market demonstrated resilience in 2020 despite unfavorable weather in key producing countries and widespread logistical challenges that constrained supply chains and affected availability.

Following the peak, market volume contracted to 880 thousand tonnes in 2022 and further to 846.6 thousand tonnes in 2023. The post-Brexit adaptation of trade flows, with the UK relying on imports from EU suppliers like Italy and the Netherlands under new market access conditions, coincided with this downturn and influenced import levels. Notably, while physical volume declined, the market's value in monetary terms rose consistently, reaching 626.3 million USD in 2023, indicating significant price increases or a consumer shift towards higher-value products.

Import volumes showed considerable fluctuation in the later years, recovering to 61.4 thousand tonnes in 2024 before falling to 42.4 thousand tonnes in 2025. Exports stabilized at around 15 thousand tonnes annually from 2022 onwards, reflecting a smaller but steady outflow of produce.

Production carrots and turnips in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom held the 6th position globally in carrot and turnip production.

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2018-2021

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2018-2021

In 2021, the United Kingdom produced 888.9 thousand tonnes of carrots and turnips, marking a modest increase of 1.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 4.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 904.4 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 6.4%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the most significant decline of 2.8%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Carrot and turnip production in the United Kingdom increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 580.0 million US dollars, reflecting a year-on-year gain of 4.2%. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 32%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports carrots and turnips from the United Kingdom

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Carrot and turnip exports from the United Kingdom declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 7 612 tonnes, down by 48.8% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 74%, with an average annual decline of 36.2%. The peak was in 2019 at 30 298 tonnes, which saw a modest increase of 3.6%. The largest drop occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 50.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland, Poland, and Germany were the primary destinations for carrot and turnip exports from the United Kingdom. Ireland accounted for 47.8% of exports in kind, Poland for 11.2%, and Germany for 10.6%, together making up 69.6% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Carrot and turnip export volumes from the United Kingdom decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 4 967 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decline of 47.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports dropped by 67.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 31.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 16 081 thousand US dollars, which saw an increase of 6.4%.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Ireland, Germany, and Poland emerged as the main markets for carrot and turnip exports in value terms. Ireland represented 60.5% of exports, Germany 8.2%, and Poland 7.8%, collectively accounting for 76.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to the United Kingdom

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Carrot and turnip imports into the United Kingdom increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country imported 49 808 tonnes, up by 5.0% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 15.5%, with an annualized rate of 4.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 39 529 tonnes, which saw a decline of 8.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 20.0%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Italy, France, and Israel were the key sources for carrot and turnip imports into the United Kingdom. Italy accounted for 22.2% of imports in kind, France for 14.2%, and Israel for 14.2%, together representing 50.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Carrot and turnip imports into the United Kingdom rose for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 35 925 thousand US dollars, increasing by 5.1% year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 31 619 thousand US dollars, which experienced a decline of 15.0%. The largest increase was in 2020, with a rise of 8.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the partner structure for carrot and turnip imports in value terms was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. Italy accounted for 20.5% of imports, France for 15.8%, and the Netherlands for 12.8%, jointly representing 49.1% of total flows, while many other countries made up the remaining 50.9%.

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

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