In 2023, the sold production of prepared and preserved meat, meat offal, or blood in the UK stood at an estimated 1,010 million kilograms. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 indicates a consistent year-on-year decline, starting from 970.3 million kilograms in 2024 to 826.86 million kilograms in 2028. This represents a cumulative 3.8% decrease on an annual basis. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests an average annual decrease of approximately 4.1%.
Future trends to watch for in this sector include the impact of potential consumer shifts towards plant-based and alternative protein sources, changes in regulatory policies around meat production, and evolving health and sustainability concerns which could further influence market dynamics.
