The harvested production of spelt and wheat in the UK showed significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. The production values ranged from a high in 2014 of 16.51 million metric tons to a low in 2020 at 10.02 million metric tons. Despite these variations, production in 2023 stood at 14.7 million metric tons, registering an 8.14% year-on-year increase compared to 2022. The average annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last 5 years ending in 2023 was 1.88%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Stabilization of harvested production at approximately 14.71 million metric tons annually from 2024 to 2028.
- Minimal forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.01%, indicating a largely stagnant growth trend.
- Impact of climate change and agricultural policies on crop yield and production consistency.