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Leguminous vegetables 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

Between 2018 and 2021, the UK market for fresh leguminous vegetables expanded significantly, with volume growing from 194.4 thousand tons to 287.2 thousand tons. This growth was particularly strong in 2019 and 2020, before the market stabilized at a high level in 2021.

A sharp contraction to 247.3 thousand tons occurred in 2022, primarily driven by soaring supply chain costs for fertilizers, packaging, and logistics following the Russia-Ukraine war and persistent pandemic impacts, which increased production expenses and final prices. The market partially rebounded to 265.2 thousand tons in 2023 as inflationary pressures eased, while sustained consumer demand for healthy, sustainable, and traceable produce, supported by the growth of online sales channels, helped restore volume.

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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 leguminous vegetables in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom ranked as the 16th largest producer of leguminous vegetables globally.

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

The United Kingdom's leguminous vegetable production grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 227.8 thousand tonnes, marking a 0.7% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 35.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.4%	5.5%	0.7%	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports leguminous vegetables from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced volatility during the observed period. Imports fluctuated significantly, with a 7.8-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2020. In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 5 879 tonnes of leguminous vegetables, a 58.3% jump from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 3 713 tonnes, which saw the sharpest decline of 78.2%.

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	(40.9%)	(78.2%)	58.3%	(41.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Egypt, Sudan, and the Netherlands were the top buyers of leguminous vegetables from the United Kingdom, accounting for 41.9%, 19.5%, and 10.1% of exports in volume, respectively. Together, they made up 71.5% of total exports.

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

The value of the United Kingdom's leguminous vegetable exports fell for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 4.7 million US dollars, a sharp 28.9% drop from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 74.6%, with an average annual decline of 36.6%.

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	(18.7%)	(56.0%)	(28.9%)	(36.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Ireland, Egypt, and the Netherlands were the leading buyers of leguminous vegetables from the United Kingdom in value terms, representing 31.4%, 21.0%, and 15.8% of exports, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 68.1% of total export value.

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 leguminous vegetables to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, the United Kingdom imported approximately 65 320 tonnes of leguminous vegetables, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 18.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 65 352 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 16.6%.

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	2.0%	16.6%	(0.0%)	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Kenya, Spain, and Guatemala were the primary sources for leguminous vegetable imports to the United Kingdom, together making up 50.6% of total import 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

The value of leguminous vegetable imports to the United Kingdom rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 221.6 million US dollars, a significant 13.5% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value climbed by 17.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 181.8 million US dollars, which experienced a decline of 3.3%.

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	(3.3%)	7.4%	13.5%	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Kenya, Guatemala, and Spain consistently led as the main sources for leguminous vegetable imports to the United Kingdom in value terms, accounting for 33.9%, 12.6%, and 10.5% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 57.0% of total import value.

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