In 2023, the pulses demand in the United Kingdom was recorded at 735.0 thousand metric tons. From 2024 to 2028, forecasts indicate a steady rise in demand, with incremental increases each year. The forecast shows a growth from 749.0 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 804.0 in 2028.
The year-on-year growth percentages from 2024 to 2028 are approximately as follows:
- 2024: +1.90% from previous year
- 2025: +2.00% from previous year
- 2026: +1.70% from previous year
- 2027: +1.80% from previous year
- 2028: +1.65% from previous year
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 reflects an average annual increase of around 1.86%.
Future trends to watch include the potential impacts of sustainability initiatives, dietary shifts towards plant-based foods, and policy changes that could further influence demand dynamics in the UK pulses market.