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Edible brassicas market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the UK market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas contracted in volume terms from 537.5 thousand tonnes to 485.4 thousand tonnes. This decline was interrupted in 2020 when market volume jumped to 558.4 thousand tonnes. The surge was directly linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, which spurred a rise in fresh food delivery services and a shift towards home cooking, increasing demand for fresh vegetables like brassicas.

In subsequent years, the market faced evolving conditions. Lingering inflationary pressures and growing consumer preference for sustainably sourced products influenced demand dynamics. Regulatory changes also came into focus, with the Fruit and Vegetables Scheme in England scheduled to close in December 2025 and updated official controls on plant health affecting import conditions. Industry players invested in technological innovations such as polytunnels and precision pollination to boost yields and extend growing seasons.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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 edible brassicas in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom ranked 28th globally in terms of edible brassicas production volume.

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, the United Kingdom produced 371.1 thousand tonnes of edible brassicas, marking a moderate year-on-year decline of 6.3%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 2.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 0.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 346.3 thousand tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2020 with 396.1 thousand tonnes. The most significant increase was observed in 2020, when production surged by 14.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.2%)	14.4%	(6.3%)	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The United Kingdom's edible brassicas production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 523.1 million US dollars, representing a 10.2% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 7.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 430.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.7%. In contrast, the most substantial increase occurred in 2020, with a 10.4% growth.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.7%)	10.4%	10.2%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

Edible brassicas exports from the United Kingdom declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 11.5 thousand tonnes, which is 29.1% lower than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 19.3%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 6.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 18.3 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 27.9%.

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	27.9%	(11.0%)	(29.1%)	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Ireland, the Netherlands, and Malaysia—collectively accounted for 72.2% of the United Kingdom's total edible brassicas exports in volume terms.

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

Edible brassicas exports from the United Kingdom fell for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 16.3 million US dollars, reflecting a significant reduction of 16.6% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 15.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 22.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.0%.

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	18.0%	(14.1%)	(16.6%)	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Ireland (58.5% of export value), the Netherlands (18.2%), and Italy (4.7%) remained the top destinations in the United Kingdom's edible brassicas export structure by value. Together, these three markets represented 81.4% of total export flows.

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 edible brassicas to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

The United Kingdom's edible brassicas imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 153.5 thousand tonnes, showing a robust drop of 14.0% versus the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 19.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.9%.

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	(1.4%)	(4.8%)	(14.0%)	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, two leading markets—Spain and the Netherlands—together accounted for 81.1% of the United Kingdom's total edible brassicas imports in volume terms. The remaining volume was distributed across a wide range of other countries.

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

After a two-year increase, edible brassicas imports to the United Kingdom declined. In 2021, the country imported a total of 280.8 million US dollars worth of edible brassicas, down by 3.8% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 3.6%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 291.9 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 5.0%.

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	2.6%	5.0%	(3.8%)	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain (63.1% of import value), the Netherlands (11.8%), and Kenya (8.8%) led the structure of the United Kingdom's edible brassicas imports by value. Collectively, these three countries represented 83.7% of total 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