The import volume of dried apricots to the UK experienced significant variations over the past decade. After reaching a peak value in 2013, the imports declined sharply until 2015, then fluctuated but showed a general upward trend starting in 2016. By 2023, the import volume stood at 10.327 million kilograms. Over the past two years, the year-on-year growth was stable but modest, with a slight increase of around 0.82% each year. The average annual growth rate from 2018 to 2023 was a minimal 0.58%, indicating a stabilization in import volumes.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from changes in agricultural output in key producing regions, shifts in consumer demand in the UK, possible trade tariffs due to evolving trade policies, and competition from alternative snacks affecting the import volume of dried apricots.
