The forecast for fresh vegetable production in the UK shows a gradual increase from €1.71 billion in 2024 to €1.77 billion in 2028. The actual value stood at €1.70 billion in 2023. The year-on-year growth exhibits a steady trend: 0.58% from 2024 to 2025, 1.16% from 2025 to 2026, and 1.15% from 2026 to 2027, followed by a 0.57% increase from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 0.86%.
Future trends to watch for in the fresh vegetables market include the impact of technological advancements in agriculture, shifts in consumer preferences towards organic produce, and the effects of climate change on crop yields. Additionally, monitoring trade policies post-Brexit and their influence on import-export dynamics will be crucial.
