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Potato 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 2020, the UK potato market volume grew from 5.0 million tonnes to 5.5 million tonnes, while its value remained around $2.7 billion. A turning point came in 2021 when volume dropped to 5.0 million tonnes, but the market's value rose sharply to $3.1 billion, indicating a notable shift in pricing or product mix.

The decline in market volume continued over the next two years, reaching 4.5 million tonnes by 2023. This reduction in supply was a direct result of decreased potato plantings in both 2022 and 2023, as farmers responded to inflationary pressures and the ongoing economic adjustments following Brexit, which squeezed profitability and influenced production decisions.

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 potato in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, the United Kingdom ranked as the 14th largest potato producer during the 2018-2021 period.

Top producers of potato, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of growth, potato production in the United Kingdom experienced a decline. In 2021, production reached 5 127 K t, marking a moderate 7.0% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 4.9%, while production peaked in 2020 at 5 513 K t.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	3.9%	(7.0%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the value of potato output in the United Kingdom stood at 3 168 M $ US, representing a 17.6% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value grew by 16%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 693 M $ US, which also saw the largest annual decline of 3.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	(3.6%)	17.6%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

The United Kingdom's potato export volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 231.4 K t, representing an 18.5% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 345.7 K t, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 29.6%.

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	29.6%	(17.9%)	(18.5%)	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018-2021 period, Spain (24.5% of exports in kind), Ireland (22.5%), and Egypt (16.4%) consistently held the leading positions in the United Kingdom's export structure by volume. Together, these three countries accounted for 63.4% of total export flows.

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

In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 143.0 M $ US worth of potatoes, representing a 3.0% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 138.7 M $ US, which saw the largest annual decline of 23.8%. The highest value occurred in 2019 at 182.1 M $ US, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 26.4%.

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	26.4%	(23.8%)	3.0%	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Egypt (23.9% of exports in value terms), Ireland (23.0%), and Spain (19.4%) formed the primary group of destinations for the United Kingdom's potato exports by value. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 66.3% 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 potato to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, the United Kingdom's potato import volume declined. In 2021, imports amounted to 95.8 K t, reflecting a substantial 58.0% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 44.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -17.8%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 16.4%, while imports peaked in 2020 at 228.3 K t.

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	16.4%	13.5%	(58.0%)	(17.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, Israel (21.0% of imports in kind), Belgium (20.9%), and the Netherlands (11.2%) formed the core group of sources for the United Kingdom's potato imports by volume. Together, these three countries represented 53.1% of total import flows.

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

Potato imports to the United Kingdom declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 69.4 M $ US, reflecting a significant 49.8% year-over-year contraction. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 38.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -15.0%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 29.8%, while imports peaked that same year at 146.6 M $ US.

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	29.8%	(5.7%)	(49.8%)	(15.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, Belgium (27.6% of imports in value terms), Israel (15.9%), and the Netherlands (11.7%) formed the key group of partners for the United Kingdom's potato imports by value. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 55.2% 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