Dried shelled legumes market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

The UK market for dried shelled legumes expanded significantly between 2018 and 2023, with volume growing from 1.6 million tonnes to 2.2 million tonnes and value rising from 780 million USD to 1.2 billion USD. This overall growth was supported by a broader consumer shift toward healthy, plant-based food options, which increased demand for legumes as a protein source.

Market volume fluctuated during the period, stabilizing in 2020 amid global supply chain disruptions, then surging in 2021 as demand recovered. A contraction in 2022 reflected ongoing international logistics and commodity price challenges, before the market resumed growth in 2023 as supply conditions improved.

Production dried shelled legumes in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom ranked as the 16th largest producer of dried shelled legumes worldwide.

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried shelled legumes, 2018-2021

In 2021, the United Kingdom produced 2 316 K t of dried shelled legumes, marking an 18.5% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 48.9%, averaging an annualized rate of 14.2%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 26.1%, while the smallest change was a slight decline of 0.3% in 2020.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the output of dried shelled legumes in the United Kingdom was valued at 1 126 M $ US, representing a significant rise of 36.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 73.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.2%. The largest annual decrease was 4.9% in 2020.

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

Exports dried shelled legumes from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, exports of dried shelled legumes from the United Kingdom declined in 2021. The country exported 214.0 K t that year, a sharp drop of 27.6% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 11.3%, with an average annual decline of 3.9%. The peak volume was recorded in 2020 at 295.7 K t, while the largest annual increase was 15.8% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Egypt, France, and Norway were the primary destinations for exports of dried shelled legumes in volume terms. Egypt accounted for 34.4% of exports, France for 12.2%, and Norway for 9.5%, together making up 56.1% of total export flows.

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, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, the value of dried shelled legumes exports from the United Kingdom fell in 2021. Exports totaled 104.0 M $ US, down 16.7% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 3.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest value was reached in 2020 at 124.9 M $ US, and the largest annual increase was 22.8% in 2019.

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

The export market for dried shelled legumes in value terms was diverse from 2018 to 2021. Egypt, France, and Norway were the top destinations, with shares of 29.5%, 11.9%, and 8.1% respectively, collectively accounting for 49.6% of total export value. The remaining 50.4% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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 dried shelled legumes to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of dried shelled legumes into the United Kingdom declined in 2021 after two years of increases. In 2021, imports amounted to 226.5 K t, a decrease of 23.4% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 11.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 295.8 K t, and the largest annual increase was 15.2% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Canada, the United States, and France were the main sources of imports of dried shelled legumes in volume terms. Canada contributed 34.6% of imports, the United States 8.1%, and France 7.6%, together representing 50.2% 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, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of dried shelled legumes imports into the United Kingdom dropped in 2021. Imports were valued at 256.2 M $ US, a robust contraction of 12.2% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 2.7%, with an average annual decline of 0.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 256.2 M $ US, and the largest annual increase was 6.6% in 2020.

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

In the 2018-2021 period, Canada, the United States, and India formed the primary cluster of markets for imports of dried shelled legumes in value terms. Canada accounted for 36.5% of imports, the United States for 7.7%, and India for 7.0%, together making up 51.2% of total import flows.

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