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Mushrooms and truffles market in the United Kingdom

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The UK market for fresh or chilled mushrooms and truffles contracted in volume from 225 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 171 thousand tonnes in 2023. A pronounced drop of 13% occurred in 2020, bringing the market size to 197 thousand tonnes. The downward trend continued through 2021 and 2022, though the pace of decline moderated, with 2023 showing a slight stabilization at 171 thousand tonnes.

In 2022, consumer interest in exotic and gourmet mushroom varieties grew, supported by rising health awareness and the popularity of plant-based and vegan diets. Supply chain enhancements, including temperature-resistant packaging and improved reefer container logistics, facilitated the transport of fresh produce. Despite these demand-side and logistical factors, the total market volume decreased to 172 thousand tonnes that year.

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 mushrooms and truffles in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, the United Kingdom ranked as the 10th largest producer of mushrooms and truffles from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

The United Kingdom's production volume of mushrooms and truffles declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 85.8 K t, marking a modest decrease of 7.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 12.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 101.3 K t, with the largest increase that year of 2.9%. In contrast, the sharpest drop occurred in 2020, with an 8.3% decrease.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	(8.3%)	(7.7%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two years of decline, the production value of mushrooms and truffles in the United Kingdom saw an upturn. In 2021, output was valued at 231.4 M $ US, representing a 4.3% increase year-over-year. However, from 2018 to 2021, overall production value decreased by 21.1%, averaging an annualized decline of 7.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 221.8 M $ US, following the largest decline of 18.5% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.5%)	(7.2%)	4.3%	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports mushrooms and truffles from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 8.7 K t of mushrooms and truffles, experiencing a sharp drop of 25.1% from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 11.6 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 132.6%.

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	31.8%	132.6%	(25.1%)	31.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the export market structure was highly concentrated, with Ireland alone accounting for 97.6% of total 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

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values hit their lowest in 2018 and reached a maximum in 2020, showing a 2.5-fold shift. In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 23.4 M $ US of mushrooms and truffles, down by 15.3% compared to 2020. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 27.6 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 135.5%.

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	4.3%	135.5%	(15.3%)	27.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, 96.9% of the total export value of mushrooms and truffles from the United Kingdom went to Ireland, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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 mushrooms and truffles to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of mushrooms and truffles into the United Kingdom declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 106.1 K t, which is 8.3% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 18.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 6.7%.

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	(0.1%)	(11.4%)	(8.3%)	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland and Poland continued to lead as the top sources for imports in volume, together making up 86.3% of total flows, while other partners played a supplementary role.

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 two years of decrease, the import value of mushrooms and truffles into the United Kingdom increased. In 2021, the country imported approximately 315.7 M $ US, showing an uptick of 8.6% over the past year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 290.6 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 4.2%.

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	(3.9%)	(4.2%)	8.6%	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018–2021 period, Ireland and Poland were the dominant suppliers of mushrooms and truffles to the United Kingdom, together accounting for 85.4% of total imports in value terms, with other destinations each holding relatively small shares.

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