The UK's harvested production of processing-purpose apples is forecasted to continuously increase from 370.48 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 416.29 thousand metric tons in 2028. In 2023, the production stood at 358.7 thousand metric tons. This indicates a steady growth with an average year-on-year increase of around 3.1% over the forecast period. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 3.2%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of climate change on apple yields.
- Technological advancements in agricultural practices.
- Possible fluctuations in consumer demand for processed apple products.
- Changes in trade policies affecting apple imports and exports.
