The meat market size by volume in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 5.35 million metric tons in 2023. The market has experienced modest fluctuations over the last decade, with a notable increase from 2014 to 2015. Recent years have seen steady, albeit minimal, growth – approximately 0.63% CAGR over the last five years. The year-on-year change from 2022 to 2023 was 0.39%. The forecast suggests continued moderate growth with an average annual expansion at around 0.29% CAGR over the next five years, reaching 5.45 million metric tons by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include: increasing consumer demand for sustainable and plant-based alternatives, potential trade impacts due to geopolitical factors, and innovations in meat processing and alternative proteins that could influence market dynamics.
