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Currants and gooseberries 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 market for currants and gooseberries showed considerable fluctuation from 2018 to 2023. Market volume reached its highest point at 19 538 tons in 2020 but then contracted sharply to 15 958 tons in 2021, continuing a decline to 14 589 tons by 2023. Production followed a similar volatile pattern, peaking in 2020 before falling in subsequent years.

The harvested area for these berries in the UK has remained stable at around 3.2 thousand hectares in recent years, with annual yield variations contributing to production volatility. Consumer preferences have increasingly favored these fruits due to health and wellness trends, supporting market demand.

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, 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, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 currants and gooseberries in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom ranked as the world's fourth-largest producer of currants and gooseberries by volume.

Top producers of currants and gooseberries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of currants and gooseberries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, the United Kingdom produced 15 288 tonnes of currants and gooseberries, which represents an 18.1% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 12.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 18 672 tonnes, marking a 14.2% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.1%)	14.2%	(18.1%)	(4.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports currants and gooseberries from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of currants and gooseberries from the United Kingdom showed an unstable trend from 2018 to 2021. The lowest exports occurred in 2021 at 8 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 71.6% drop from 2020. In contrast, exports peaked in 2019 at 251 tonnes, which was a 4.0% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 89.1%. Overall, there was a 32-fold difference between the highest and lowest export volumes during this period.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	(89.1%)	(71.6%)	(68.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland was the top destination for UK exports of currants and gooseberries in volume terms, accounting for 68.5% of total exports. Spain followed with 8.6%, and the Netherlands with 8.5%. Together, these three countries represented 85.6% of all export flows.

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, K $ US

UK exports of currants and gooseberries in value terms declined for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 82 000 US dollars—a sharp 46.6% decrease from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 93.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 60.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.2%)	(87.9%)	(46.6%)	(60.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018-2021 period, Ireland and the Netherlands together accounted for 81.5% of the total value of UK exports of currants and gooseberries. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations with smaller individual contributions.

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 currants and gooseberries to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of currants and gooseberries into the United Kingdom exhibited volatility from 2018 to 2021. Imports reached their lowest point in 2021, while the peak was in 2018, with a 3.2-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports totaled 8 tonnes, a 24.2% decrease from 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 58.7%, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 0.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(58.7%)	0.2%	(24.2%)	(32.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Spain, and Greece were the three main sources of currants and gooseberries imported into the United Kingdom in volume terms, together accounting for 63.9% of total imports.

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, K $ US

The value of currants and gooseberries imported into the United Kingdom showed volatility from 2018 to 2021. Imports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 2 281 000 US dollars and peaked in 2018, with a 6.1-fold gap between these years. In 2021, imports rose to approximately 2 784 000 US dollars, a 22.1% increase from 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 77.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.3%)	(77.0%)	22.1%	(41.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, the Netherlands was the leading partner for UK imports of currants and gooseberries in value terms, accounting for 36.7% of total imports. Spain followed with 28.5%, and Romania with 17.3%. Together, these three countries represented 82.4% of all import flows.

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