Mustard powder and prepared mustard market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for mustard powder and prepared mustard in the United Kingdom contracted from 10 819 t in 2018 to 10 045 t in 2023, experiencing a gradual decline through 2021 before a temporary rebound in 2022. The most significant reductions occurred in 2019 and 2020, followed by a period of relative stabilization in 2021.

Market volume grew to 10 600 t in 2022, primarily driven by the expansion of e-commerce sales and broader retail distribution channels, which improved product accessibility and convenience for consumers. This growth was further supported by major players like Kraft Heinz, Conagra Brands, and McCormick Foods, who stimulated demand through continuous product innovation, organic line extensions, and premiumization strategies.

In 2023, the market volume decreased to 10 045 t. During this period, underlying consumer trends persisted, including a strong preference for organic, clean-label, and specialty mustard products, as well as growing demand for flavored and gourmet varieties that cater to health-conscious and convenience-seeking buyers.

Production mustard powder and prepared mustard in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom was one of the world's leading producers of mustard powder and prepared mustard, ranking 21st globally by production volume.

Top producers of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2018-2021

World map of production of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2018-2021

The United Kingdom's production of mustard powder and prepared mustard declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 1.2 thousand tonnes, marking a 20.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 30.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1.9 thousand tonnes, which saw a 12.9% increase. The sharpest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 22.3%.

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

Exports mustard powder and prepared mustard from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of decline, the United Kingdom's exports of mustard powder and prepared mustard rebounded in 2021. Export volumes reached 3 942 tonnes, representing a 31.5% increase from the previous year. The lowest export level was recorded in 2020 at 2 998 tonnes, which saw a 16.4% decrease.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom's exports of mustard powder and prepared mustard were widely distributed across partner countries. The Netherlands accounted for 19.9% of export volumes, Ireland for 16.0%, and the United States for 11.5%. Together, these three countries represented 47.4% 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, K $ US

After two years of decline, the value of mustard powder and prepared mustard exports from the United Kingdom increased in 2021. Export earnings amounted to 15 593 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 31.3% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 11 880 thousand US dollars, which experienced a 14.4% decrease.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, the United States, Ireland, and the Netherlands formed the core markets for the United Kingdom's mustard powder and prepared mustard exports by value. The United States accounted for 27.3% of export value, Ireland for 12.5%, and the Netherlands for 10.9%. Together, these three countries represented 50.7% of total export flows.

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 mustard powder and prepared mustard to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of decline, the United Kingdom's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard increased in 2021. Import volumes reached 12 694 tonnes, showing a strong 10.4% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.0%. The lowest import level was recorded in 2020 at 11 497 tonnes, while the sharpest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.9% decrease.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, the United States, and Germany were the main sources of mustard powder and prepared mustard imports to the United Kingdom by volume. France accounted for 34.4% of import volumes, the United States for 25.9%, and Germany for 9.8%. Together, these three countries represented 70.2% 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, K $ US

After two years of contraction, the value of mustard powder and prepared mustard imports to the United Kingdom increased in 2021. Import expenditure reached 20 000 thousand US dollars, showing a 10.5% rise year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 18 387 thousand US dollars, while the sharpest decline occurred in 2019 with a 9.0% decrease.

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

Over 2018-2021, France, the United States, and Germany were the primary sources of mustard powder and prepared mustard imports to the United Kingdom by value. France accounted for 37.9% of import value, the United States for 25.8%, and Germany for 6.6%. Together, these three countries absorbed 70.3% of total import flows, making them the main suppliers.

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