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Prepared mushrooms and truffles market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared mushrooms and truffles in the United Kingdom generally contracted from 2018 to 2023, starting at 13.3 thousand tonnes and falling to 11.6 thousand tonnes. This overall decrease was punctuated by a temporary rebound in 2022, when the market size rose to 12.8 thousand tonnes.

Domestic production declined steadily over the period, dropping from 7.6 thousand tonnes to 6.2 thousand tonnes. This reduction in local output coincided with volatile import flows, which dipped to a low in 2021 before surging the following year.

The market's reliance on imports was evident in 2022, when increased shipments drove the volume higher. However, import volumes fell again in 2023, contributing to the final year's lower market size of 11.6 thousand tonnes.

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, 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, 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, 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 prepared mushrooms and truffles in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom ranked as the 10th largest producer of prepared mushrooms and truffles globally.

Top producers of prepared mushrooms and truffles, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

The United Kingdom's production of prepared mushrooms and truffles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 6 607 tonnes, marking a modest 7.0% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 7 834 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 9.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	(9.3%)	(7.0%)	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports prepared mushrooms and truffles from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 727 tonnes of prepared mushrooms and truffles, showing a steep 59.7% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 92.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 24.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, falling by 23.3%.

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	57.1%	(23.3%)	59.7%	24.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland (29.0% of exports in kind), the United States (21.8%), and South Korea (11.5%) together absorbed 62.3% of the United Kingdom's total prepared mushrooms and truffles exports, making them the primary destinations.

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, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Volumes reached their peak in 2021 and hit their lowest point in 2018, representing a 3.5-fold shift. In 2021, the United Kingdom exported prepared mushrooms and truffles worth 7 584 thousand US dollars, showing an 83.9% year-over-year gain. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, dropping by 0.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 91.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	91.0%	(0.1%)	83.9%	52.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States (32.7% of exports in value terms), South Korea (15.9%), and Singapore (10.0%) were the main markets for the United Kingdom's prepared mushrooms and truffles exports, together accounting for 58.6% of total 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 prepared mushrooms and truffles to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

The United Kingdom's imports of prepared mushrooms and truffles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 5 048 tonnes, which is 3.9% lower year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.1%.

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	(11.2%)	(2.9%)	(3.9%)	(6.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, the Netherlands (34.3% of imports in kind), China (19.3%), and Belgium (14.8%) remained the main sources for the United Kingdom's prepared mushrooms and truffles imports, jointly accounting for 68.4% of total 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, K $ US

Prepared mushrooms and truffles deliveries to the United Kingdom increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 14 290 thousand US dollars, up by 1.8% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 13.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	8.8%	1.8%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands (27.2% of imports in value terms), Italy (26.9%), and Belgium (11.7%) were the principal sources for the United Kingdom's prepared mushrooms and truffles imports, jointly accounting for 65.7% of total 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