The forecast for the UK's import of fresh or chilled cauliflowers and headed broccoli indicates a steady increase from 149.33 million kilograms in 2024 to 152.25 million kilograms in 2028. In 2023, the import stood at approximately 148.6 million kilograms. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is estimated at about 0.5%, and from 2025 to 2026 at about 0.5%, signaling a consistent upward trajectory. Over the entire five-year forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is estimated at around 0.5%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential impacts of trade policies and tariffs following ongoing political developments.
- Changes in consumer preferences towards locally-sourced produce, which may affect import levels.
- Climate change impacts on domestic production and supply chain resilience, influencing import reliance.
- Fluctuations in international agricultural productivity and pricing affecting overall import volumes.
