United Kingdom Berries Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

United Kingdom Berries Market Size

The United Kingdom berries market reached approximately USD 1.80 billion in 2023. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 2.67 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Berries are small fleshy simple fruits that are edible in nature and are produced from a single ovary in a single flower. They are mostly grown or found on vine or creeping plants, trees, and small bushes. Berries are consumed worldwide and are often used in preparation of preserves, cakes, jams, and pies, among others.

• Increasing awareness about the various health benefits associated with the consumption of berries is a key trend aiding the United Kingdom berries industry growth. Individuals in the United Kingdom are opting for berries as snack options as they are a rich source of vitamins, fibres, and antioxidants.

• Changing consumer preferences is bolstering the demand for berries from the baking industry as they enhance the texture and nutritional and visual appeal of the baked goods. Freeze-dried berries including strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, among others provide strong flavours and aroma as well as bright colours to cookies and cakes.

• Introduction of hybrid berry varieties that offer better resistance to diseases, improved flavour profiles, and longer shelf life is supporting the market expansion across the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom Berries Market Analysis

Based on type, the market is bifurcated into frozen and fresh. By product, the market is categorised into blueberry, cranberry, strawberry, and raspberry, among others. On the basis of distribution channel, the market is classified into online and offline.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the United Kingdom berries market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Del Monte International GmbH

• Fruit&Veg

• Exotic Fruits

• Boddington’s Berries

• Speyfruit Ltd. 

• Angus Soft Fruits Ltd.

• Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.

• Ardo Foods NV

• Hortifrut S.A.

• Windmill Hill Fruits Ltd

• Others

Market Share by Product

Strawberries accounts for a significant United Kingdom berries market share owing to the vast preference for the fruit among the regional population due to their superior scent and taste. Early season strawberry varieties are easily available in regions like Kent, Sussex, and Wales, which is a major factor supporting the popularity of strawberries in the country. Moreover, ample rainfall and mild temperature in the United Kingdom is further fuelling the segment growth as these conditions are considered ideal for strawberry production.

Market Share by Type

Fresh berries are expected to account for a significant share of the market due to their vibrant colours, natural flavours, and juiciness. Increasing awareness about the various health benefits associated with fresh berries has increased their utilisation in various snacks, breakfast dishes, and desserts, among others. The increased consumption of baked goods and smoothies and milkshakes obtained from fresh berries is another major factor boosting the United Kingdom berries market demand.

Competitive Landscape

Exotic Fruits was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Maharashtra, India. The company produces and exports packaged food products and ingredients to the beverages, dairy, confectionary, and yoghurt manufacturing companies around the globe.

Boddington’s Berries is a food and beverage service company that was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Cornwall, England. The company is known for providing its customers with a wide range of products such as sweet preserves, alcoholic beverages, and chutneys.

Speyfruit Ltd. was established in 2000 and has its headquarters located in Darjeeling, India. The food and beverage manufacturing company specialises in fresh fruits and vegetables and produce and frozen soft fruits.

Other United Kingdom berries market key players include Del Monte International GmbH, Fruit&Veg, Angus Soft Fruits Ltd., Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Ardo Foods NV, Hortifrut S.A., and Windmill Hill Fruits Ltd, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report